painting. If you have any questions feel free to email me!
Step One: The interview. I feel it is very important to interview the patron of any painting as to what they wan the painting
for, what the expectations are, where it will be hung, what emotions they want to convey, etc. I also ask about the physical
attributes of where it will be hung - lighting, wall coloration, what else is in the room, the style of the room, what the effects
of the natural lighting is throughout the day, etc. This way I get an idea of what the setting is and how the painting needs to
interact with it's surroundings.
In this painting my patron explained that her significant other is a Navy man and is somehow involved with the mighty Sea
Dragon Helicopter. She also explained that this painting will hang in their living room of their new home. The painting will
be her housewarming gift to him. Awwwwwwwww... She explained that there will be a nautical/naval theme and the color
scheme will consist of blues and greys.
So I take a seat at the massive library we have here at Paloma Cove and do my research and set the stage for the painting.
Next Step: Prep Canvas and color selection.
Now I know helicopters have rotors...
...but I couldn't resist calling her "A Bucket of Prop Wash"
Next Steps: Paint, paint, paint...
