Category Archives: Still Life
Calvert Nature Society Show- Big Success!
Opening Night on June 6th, was a huge hit with over 150 people in attendance viewing the works of about 40 artists while we all enjoyed great conversation,delicious food catered by Dream Weavers, and wine and beer donated by a … Continue reading
Maryland, My Maryland! Finished Painting
AHOY! Well, it was a long journey painting this maritime painting of many objects which are found in our family room. I particularly like the sheen on the captain’s face with the numerous highlights. I have several posts about the … Continue reading
Marine Still Life Painting – 4th Sitting Almost Done!
Once it dries I will put on the compass rose, but besides that I am almost done this painting. To see the posts of the earlier steps that this marine themed still life painting went through, click the following: … Continue reading
Marine Still Life – Working on the Binoculars
Binoculars in perspective are harder than I first imagined. What do you think? You can see on the painting where I have made marks on the eye pieces to help me get it looking right. You can see that I … Continue reading
Marine Still Life Painting – 3rd Sitting
After practicing my ellipses for the binoculars I sat down to get the majority of the painting done. Here are the results. If you just draw circles, the painting looks cubist instead of realistic. Or, if not cubist, the painting … Continue reading
Marine Still Life First Draft
Here is my initial layout of the painting. You can see that I start the painting by sketching the elements in, checking to make sure it all fits the way I want on the canvas and that it looks good … Continue reading
New Marine Themed Still Life Painting
Here is the still life I am going to start working on. I chose a maritime theme to paint. The binoculars were used by my husband’s family while sailing on their boat on the Chesapeake Bay. The lantern is … Continue reading
