I have been working on a second big painting 4' x 3', this time of Staithes, my favourite painting location. As in Dramatic Whitby I applied texture paste over the whole canvas before priming with white gesso. After a 2 -3 washes of diluted oil colour I began to draw in the houses clinging to the sides of the two nabs that make up the village of Staithes. Next week I will be delivering this painting and some other new work to Staithes Gallery, very exciting.
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| I love this initial drawing seeing the scene appear as if out of the mist |
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| The drawing was very complex but I enjoy working it all out. |
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| The drawing complete now the fun can begin, |
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| I use more washes and glazing to create Cowbar Nab and the sky |
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| Using a palette knife I add colour to the sky and houses |
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Almost finished, just need to soften the horizon line and one or two details.
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