Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Stage 14; I've completed the rock reflections and am now blocking in the broad areas of colour for the water and wet mud, over which I will add details like small pebbles, bits of shell etc. The dark rock-reflections will be dissected by steaks of grey/purple which are where the mud breaks the surface film of water and so disrupts the mirror effect of the water. However, I'll put these in when the paint is dry otherwise the brown pigment will mix with the fresh paint and I'll end up with a gungey mess!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Stage 9; I've added highlights including a few pinpoints of white for the 'sparkle factor' where the sunlight glints of the wet seaweed. I've also added some paler blue in the very wet places where the water film reflects the blue of the sky. This section of weed is now complete, although I may add a seashell or two...