Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

Now it is time to block in the horse and steers before working on the grasses and finishing vegetation. This definitely looks peaceful.

Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

Adding the vegetation is setting some boundaries for this pasture. I may have to push out the grass a bit and bring in some more neutral colors (grays) to tone down the painting.

Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

After blocking in the light and dark areas (not including the horses and steer to come), I have added washes of color, clouds, and some green. Next I will work on some trees in the middle ground and some bushes.

Hidden Pasture - Work in Progress

It has been more than a month since I last entered anything into my blog. Currently I am working on paintings for the Western and Wildlife Art Show coming up in October. Here is the beginning of a new painting...I have blocked in the light and dark areas...the puzzle begins.