Red Rower

Three stages to final (above):

        Sketch

blocking in values 

first pass at color

My second rower painting and so enjoying this little (soon to be) series.  Maybe I should join the woman's kayak group that meets each morning at Corte Madera Creek, just 10 minutes from here.   Naw-not likely. They meet way too early.

Thought I'd include the process here - the top painting is the final.... the next three images include: sketching in the composition; secondly - blocking in the shadows vs. lights; the third is my first pass with color values.  The top and final pictures included refining shapes, value and color issues.

Update on the Oklahoma art auction:  so far, seven bids on Tumbling Poppies.  Only two days left.  We'll have a winner soon - and more funds for the donation total. Thanks to all who have participated.