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This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Grand Canyon. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas.

When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below.

Since that time I have continued to work on the painting.

I struggled with the large butte and went through 6 or so revisions. I settled on this final version somewhat satisfied. The brushstrokes mirror those seen on the mid distance buttes. Finally, the far rear has been revised with just the suggestion of additional rocky geography.

The current and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

I'll have a new painting to show you next week. See you then.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Labels: Arizona

This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Grand Canyon. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas.

When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below.

Since last time I have continued to work on the painting.

I have continued on to the large left side shadowed butte, a part to which I have not looked forward. I attempted to paint the various levels with limited detail, as seen in the photo. I'm not really happy with this and will make another attempt for next week's installment.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Labels: Arizona

This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Grand Canyon. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below.

I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas.

When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below.

I've finally begun the various buttes and shadows of the central portion of the scene. I have tried simlar scenes before with litle success. However, I am happy with these so far. May it continue to go well.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Labels: Arizona

This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Grand Canyon. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below. I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas.

When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below.

I've added more color, darkening things a bit to see if the image will have the illusion of great distance. Note the brown lit buttes and dark shadows below. I've left the far distance lighter for an attempt at aerial perspective.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Labels: Arizona

This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Grand Canyon. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below. I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas.

When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below.

I've gone ahead and added some color to each of the elements. I like to get an idea of how things will work by adding some thin color on the canvas. It's still easy to change things around if it isn't working well. I'm happy with things so far.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

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Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Labels: Arizona

This week I will be starting a new painting of the Grand Canyon. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below. I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas.

I started with my now usual pencil grid, upon which I began my sketch. Note that I draw the same grid over the photo for purposes of an accurate pencil sketch on the canvas. The result is a reasonably accurate outline sketch of the scene.

The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Labels: Arizona

This week I will be continuing with the painting the Grand Canyon. The photo that I'm using (mine) is seen directly below. I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas.

When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below.

Since that time I have continued to work on the painting.

I have continued to work on the elements surrounding the central buttes. Note the vegetation on the slope behind as well as more on the lower slope. To the far rear I have painted the far buttes in a pale brown. The painting is now finished.

The current state and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below.

I'll have a new painting to show you next week. See you then.

Earlier paintings in this series can be seen here.

Labels: Arizona