Visions of Summer

Summer Equals...

Bright Sunshine, Outdoor Play,

Swimming, Sunning, Getting Away.

Backyard Diver in Red

Work in Process

Backyard Diver in Red

Original Painting on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Turquoise Water, Pool Parties, Late Setting Sun,

Vacations, Family, An endless season of Fun. 

Can't Wait - It's Almost Here!!

New Works in Process

I'm still working on my Diving Theme and have another painting in the works.

Compositional Layout

Working on the color palette

 

For some reason the composition and colors in this painting have been causing me a fit - this is about the fourth or fifth change I've made to the background design and color scheme.  Not sure if I'm too happy with it yet, but I think it's getting there.

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The other ~ totally different ~ project in process is a Graduation Invitation.   I am designing this for a very good friend whose son is getting ready to graduate from high school. 

 

They have a cute little dog, whom her son loves ~ so of course the dog has to be included.

A boy and his dog.

Her son will be heading off to U.Va next year - therefore I drew Thomas Jefferson's Rotunda for the background.

 A boy and his dog - ready to graduate and  begin the next chapter in their lives.

Congratulations Eric!

Go Wahoos!

Backyard Splash

Another peak into the process of a painting as my "Diving Series" continues to develop.

The beginning  - collaging on the diver and mapping out the composition 

Trying to figure out a color scheme by painting a quick layer of color.

The final color palette - Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, and shades of Brown.

Side view of the painting on a Gallery Wrap Canvas

~ Backyard Splash ~

 The Finished Piece

My Diving Series So Far...More are in the works.

Golden Boy

Graceful Diver

Backyard Splash

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