New painting underway

[mdcrossbow]

I took this pick a couple years ago. I was a bit late getting onto in the woods for a turkey hunt.
I was asked to enter a painting in the NWTF next year and needed a back drop for a couple Toms. So this is just getting underway. Kind of ugly at this stage.

 

[p_ham]

I really enjoy watching your paintings come to life.

 

[kansasdad]

A different "day by day" effort on HuntTalk, and I love these Dave!

Your photo could read either spring or fall, but I imagine you will be doing some strutting randy spring toms showing off for the ladies.

 

[mdcrossbow]

Today's sit. I'm much more pleased with the progress. I can see the finished piece in my mind it's just the path I chose to travel. I've worked out my palette today which make sort of smooth sailing. In the past I would take the Salvador Dali approach and create what looks to be transparent but actually opaque. I'm going with washes and glazes. Much like the Sheep painting for depth of field.
Thanks for the comments. Very much appreciated.

 

[Rzrbck918]

Love to watch the progress, thanks for sharing this series.

 

[mdcrossbow]

Bump
Photo progression will be in # 4
Thanks for following.
This was to be for a spring turkey hunt scene but staying true to my photo that's not possible. So I need to get this done and onto another I have planed.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I'm going with washes and glazes. Much like the Sheep painting for depth of field.

I can vouch for the sheep painting turning out very nice!

 

[mdcrossbow]

Post #4 . Here is a 6 hour sit.
Thinks for following.

 

[mdcrossbow]

Good 4-5 hour sit. These pics are a major help in focusing my direction.

 

[p_ham]

Good 4-5 hour sit. These pics are a major help in focusing my direction.

Your attachments aren't attaching.

 

[mdcrossbow]

Your attachments aren't attaching.

Attachments are in post #4. I thought showing the day to day progression would give a better understanding of the process.

 

[p_ham]

Attachments are in post #4. I thought showing the day to day progression would give a better understanding of the process.

me no can read.

 

[mdcrossbow]

Bump to attachment #4. A good day working the trees.

 

[mdcrossbow]

Bump to attachment #4. A good day working the trees.
Update the last couple of sits.

 

[JakeB]

Nice painting!

 

[mdcrossbow]

So I posted the sit from the past 2 days. Post #4. What I'm thinking is adding a smoked edge look. Using Burnt umber, dark green and ocher. Something Rembrandt is noted for. The technique draws your eye into the painting sort of like tunnel vision. Then add the turkeys moving through.
If you squint at painting to the point of fading out the edges you'll get an idea what I'm talking about.
I'd like to here you thoughs. Curtique.
Thanks

 

[p_ham]

So I posted the sit from the past 2 days. Post #4. What I'm thinking is adding a smoked edge look. Something Rembrandt is noted for. The technique draws your eye into the painting sort of like tunnel vision. The add the turkeys moving through.
If you squint at painting to the point of fading out the edges you'll get an idea what I'm talking about.
I'd like to here you thoughs. Curtique.
Thanks

I say go for it! I think it would make it feel more like recalling a fond memory.

 

[mdcrossbow]

I say go for it! I think it would make it feel more like recalling a fond memory.

Shading the sides will emphasize the sun glair without painting in the sun rays.
Thanks p_ham I appreciate your feedback.
I used to love standing in front of class and having class curtique.

 

[Flatbrimmer]

That’s amazing!! You’re very talented!

 

[mdcrossbow]

Today's sit is posted