Turbulent Waters V Reference
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- Turbulent Waters V Reference
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- 9x16
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The water was so turbulent and the trees were so green. Photo taken in 'video' mode at 16:9 aspect ratio, close to the panel size used for this painting (10x16, near-golden ratio). I could have cropped it to 10x16 but in the field we try to minimize steps needed for the painting.
Turbulent Waters V Reference
Turbulent Waters V Plein Air Setup
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- Turbulent Waters V Plein Air Setup
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Painting by the Santa Fe River in the Spring.
Turbulent Waters V Plein Air Setup
Turbulent Waters V Intermediate
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- Turbulent Waters V Intermediate
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- 10x16
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Some of the pencil marks from the armature are visible at this stage. Initially, I pencilled in a Golden Spiral and Basic Dynamic Symmetry Armature on the 10x16 panel . I then did a value study of the scene, using a small rectangle with the same proportion as the 10x16. I made sure that rocks lay along the spiral leading up to the top of the water fall which I intended to use as the focal point. Then I marked off the horizon line (across the river) using a 'Squeegee" along an implied horizontal line through intersection points of the grid/armature. With a Catalyst wedge I painted the dark parts of the rocks.
Final Painting with Armature =>
Turbulent Waters V Intermediate
Turbulent Waters V Intermediate Stage with River
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- Turbulent Waters V Intermediate Stage with River
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Snapshot mid-way through the painting
