I’ve documented in another post (How I compose images) the things that happen before I start work on the canvas, so here’s what happens next. First I sketch out the image - I take a bit of time over this, as it’s much easier to make corrections at this stage! Sketching the layout I likeContinue reading "Painting process"

The process of creating a painting begins some time before I put brush to canvas. First I need a reference (or references) and an idea for the composition. Either of these can come first. Splish, Splash Duckling Sometimes I find an image that inspires me and I start to think of where I could takeContinue reading "How I compose images"