Demonstration! How a Marshy Landscape Comes to Vibrant Life!

I'm always interested to see how a painting came about!  There are things to learn - ideas that inspire - and just the fascination of watching something that was in the artist's mind come to life!  See the video at the link below to watch how I took a rather dull and uninspiring photograph taken on a December day and gave it a different point of view.   My approach was a little new to me, and it might surprise you as it took on life.  You can also see more about the painting, Amber Afternoon, at this link.  

Watch the Video Here! In 6 minutes, you'll see how this painting. unfolds ~ from concept, through the multiple steps of preparation and decision, through the painting process to the final stages and the finish line!

You'll see the rather drab, gray December day on which I took the reference photo. I also show the decisions I needed to make for color harmonies to make this painting come to life with vibrancy. I also mention some of the roadblocks and challenges I encountered!

Leave a comment - What surprises you about how this painting took shape!?