painting trees and a distant vista

Registrations for Annual workshop now in progress:




Painting today on a hill overlooking the city

1. begin with macchia in sienna establishing chiaroscuro
2. add color right into wet sienna underpainting



3. looking for distinct shapes in painting's objects, establishing composition
4. establishing movement of light throughout scene using macchia strokes



5. establish foreground and shadows on road, grass
6. weather conditions suddenly change
7. postpone additional work until later (in studio or back to site)