Free Oil Painting Lessons & Demonstrations
"Aspen Grove Study_01"
By Jim Thomas
Triptych oil painting of Aspen trees in Fall. Beginning date: 06/11/03
This painting is inspired by my many hikes amongst local Aspen groves in various seasons in northern Arizona, and the idea lends itself to my "discovery" approach, painting into a dark value background without a definitive drawing. This allows for spontaneous discovery and great joy while painting.
First day, still at work in the lobby of the Old Town Gallery in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona.You can see my three "blank" panels. No drawing. I have chosen a neutral solid background, this eliminates the problem of a solid white background which must be completely painted over before values can be realistically judged. We begin!