How to paint the beach with sand between your toes
You may remember the recent pastel painting workshop I attended. I thought I’d attempt the same scene in acrylics on canvas.
(Note: I have reworked this painting, to see the result click here)
This was a lot harder, and took so much longer than the pastels. However, it’s all part of pushing yourself and your knowledge of different mediums.
Gave me an excuse to use my new H-frame easel. I started off by laying down a deep background of ultramarine blue darkened with a little black, then lightly scumbling some warm white for the sandy footprints.
The sky was laid in, then light ultramarine dry brushed into the shadows.
Vegetation and foliage was roughly scrubbed in with a very dry brush. Some pinks were laid down in the dune shadows.
The plants are becoming more defined, and fence posts added.
The very top picture show the finished piece, with the highlights from a low sun being added last.
All inspired by a recent walk along the shoreline.
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Thats very interesting seeing how it builds to be a picture, not easy but you have done a great job. However I think I liked the pastels better. Nice shot of the beach with footprints.
My goodness!! You truly are are a talented lady…the scene is every bit as gorgeous as your pastel one and I adored that one…perfection!
Kiss Noises Linda
It was wonderful to see how you approached painting this piece, really gave me a sense of how you accomplished certain things. Beautifully done.
Hi everyone and thanks for your kind words.
Sorry to take so long to reply, I’m in sunny Sydney at the moment. Have stolen a few minutes on a borrowed machine. Will be winging my way west soon.
Cheers,
Cindy
Keep up the good work Cindy……I do like the new banner up top! Cheers….Kim
Hey Kim, thanks for stopping by!
Enjoy the forays into the art with you Cindy….
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