Getting ready

[Ruth Brigitte]

I am developing this 16x20" painting from a photo one of my fellow artists took at a workshop. I am showing the underpainting in burnt sienna with my gridlines
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Feb-2011/4997-01_PlacementW.jpg

and the initial color wash-in I did today.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/06-Feb-2011/4997-02_Colorsw.jpg

It's in oils, and it might take me another 2-3 sessions to complete. The wash-in was done just to establish the color scheme, it's very thinned oils with turps. The trailer behind the horse/people is a very nice, fiery red IRL, but I believe it would take away from the action/focal point, so I decided to do it in a more subdued burnt sienna.
Any comments are welcome! Thanks Ruth

[rudiratlos44]

Da bin ich ja unheimlich gespannt auf die Fortsetzung. Es wird sicher ein ganz fantastisches Werk. Viel Glück und ganz viel Spass bei der Vollendung des Werkes. Es sieht jetzt schon sehr lebhaft aus, bin auf Deine Umsetzung gespannt.
Gruß von Rudi

[Ruth Brigitte]

Danke Rudi,
your emails pushed me to finally start on this ;-)
Ruth

[Esmeralinda]

The light coming through is wonderful ! Keep up the good work, I'll be watching :thumbsup:

[Sana Almimar]

Yes the light is wonderful ,i will be watching too .

Peace
Sana

[Ruth Brigitte]

Thanks Rudi, Linda and Sana,
wow so many comments from all over the world! I just love wet canvas!!!!!!!

Will try to work some more on it over the weekend.
Ruth

[JohnHealey]

Hi Ruth,

It looks beautiful already. I can't wait to see the final version!

John

[ScottCooper]

Looks like a great start. Please make sure you show us the developments after each session!

[viking57]

Hi Ruth,
Nice progress so far. This looks like it will have some awesome light in it. The figure on the right looks a little stalky compared to the horse...maybe thinning that one down a bit would add to the scale of the horse. So far great job!!
Ron

[Old Tex]

Looking good, Ruth!

[Ruth Brigitte]

John and Scott, thanks for the comments, I will definitely post progress, unfortunately haven't had time yet.
Ron, thanks for the comment, it was a quite bulky lady, but I will tone her down to showcase the largeness of the horse, good idea!
Thanks for the compliment, Ralph.
Ruth