Process:
I start with an under-painting in burnt sienna to add warmth to the final painting. Then I add light, mid, and dark tones in gray creating a complete black and white value painting. This helps me get my darks and lights exactly the way I want them. Then I add glazes of color. Glazes are paint mixed with a clear medium. The effect is that you can see each color layer through the next and it lends luminosity to the painting.
Materials:
All of my original paintings are stretched, by me, on frames that I have custom made. Usually the frames (stretcher bars) have a 2 ¾ inch profile and do not need framing. These are great for more contemporary or modern homes. For more traditional homes I may use a thinner profile that looks better in a frame.
