More Italy paintings

Posted on | June 11, 2009 | 2 Comments

Bellaggio Street - Source photo for painting

Step 1- to block in shapes and layer in the base colors.

I spent the day doing even more painting. I’m really having fun with this. I went to a larger size – 16″ x 20″. I used this photo (left) as the source and did some “artistic editing”. I’ve outlined some of the basic steps I have gone through to create the painting so far.

I started with blocking in the shapes and values with some deep colors. I always start with colors that are deeper and darker than what I need to use in the final version. It allows me to create the depth and shadows I want to use.

Step 2 - Determine light source: add in some lights and darks

Step 2 was to determine the light source’s placement and then start build to up the darks and the shadows.

From there, (step 3) I added in some of the shading from other buildings. I added in the windows and doors.

Step 3 - More detailing, including depth in windows and more definition of the buildings

Step four was to add in some additional detail and leave it for the night. I’ll let the paint dry completely and see what it needs tomorrow.

I think that it’s close to done. I need to do some more work on the buildings in the front and I might add in more detail on the far building. The steps need more definition, too.

Step 4 - Additional detailng. Stopping for the night

I have plans tomorrow to take my mother-in-law out shopping. We’re looking forward to it. I’ll update more when I have more to show.

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