WORK IN PROGRESS - GALLERY IV

 

The images in this gallery are a work in progress. They are not complete paintings. I thought it would be interesting to post the paintings I am working on in stages (each day I work), so you can see how I form some of my creative pieces. I don't always start my paintings the same way. There are many different techniques as there are many artists. It is important to start your painting with a good foundation and build the painting up from there. When the painting is complete I will move it into the appropriate gallery.

I don't give all the details here on how I create a painting, but I am in the process of creating an educational book and DVD on how to "Create Your Own Tropical Expression Paintings" that will teach you to draw and paint. I will share with you different techniques and how I come up with my ideas.

If you are interested in the future book or DVD, please write and I will contact you when the project is complete and ready for sale.

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Started this late August 29th, 2009. Day 1 of untitled hula dancer painting



Day 2 of untitled hula dancer painting

Untitled
Day 3 of untitled hula dancer painting



Day 4 of untitled hula dancer painting



Day 5 of untitled hula dancer painting almost done! I have another 20 or 30 minutes to go on some small details.


The Beautiful Dance of Hula
Stage 6 of "The Beautiful Dance of Hula" painting is now complete as of September 16, 2009. This painting took approximately 6 days or 9 hours. Canvas size is 16"x20" and this original painting is $1,142.00 and now for sale in the "People - Gallery II"


Started this late August 29th, 2009. Day 1 of untitled Hawaiian Goddess

Day 2 of untitled Hawaiian Goddess

Day 3 of untitled Hawaiian Goddess
Day 4 of untitled Hawaiian Goddess I wonder if the purple looks better than the white costume. I worked a little over the painting today

Day 5 of untitled Hawaiian Goddess

Stage 6 of untitled Hawaiian Goddess
Day 1 of Polynesian Girl started Sept 24, 2009

Day 1 of Polynesian Girl started Sept 24, 2009

Day 1 of Polynesian Girl started Sept 24, 2009
Day 2 of Polynesian Girl

Day 3 of Polynesian Girl

Day 4 of Polynesian Girl
Day 5 of Polynesian Girl. Almost done! I just need to finish the flower and add a rainbow maybe 30 more minutes

Day 6 of Polynesian Girl. Finished! This one flowed some paintings do compared to others. This painting took approximately 7 hours. I am moving this into the "People Gallery"

 


 

 NEXT: "LANDSCAPE & ARCHITECTURE" - GALLERY I

For every artistic creation sold, 10% of the sale proceeds (before taxes) will be donated to one of the following charities: TriValley Women Shelter, Christian Children's Fund or The Nature Conservancy during the month of December for the year the art was purchased.

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