A study in black and white

Below is a photograph of the Hoodoos at Dutch Creek, B.C.

I wanted to paint this scene but was trying to figure out where

my focal point was. I decided to alter the photo first to black 

and white and then to a charcoal rendering that makes it 

easier to see the shapes, mass and lines in my composition. 

By reducing the amount of shades in the picture it is easier 

to understand why and where the eye is drawn.

Cheers!

                                     

 

Fisher Peak Painting

 

 

I have been painstakingly adding the slightest details to the

mountain range that I am currently painting. I refer to the pain because

 last week I broke my middle finger and cut the tip of my pointer finger

 on my right hand. My bruised and sore fingers have developed shades

 of blues/purples and pinks that would rival the colours of this sunset. :)

How I wish I was ambidextrous!

Needless to say, it has been challenging.

Cheers!