This subject was used for a step-by-step paint a long with my Thursday night adult students.  We started out with drawing the shapes in with charcoal.  Darkest colors were painted in first with a flat brush. We used a limited palette to make the main focus the shape of the birds.  Students were encouraged to work with large brushes until final details were refined (the legs and redefining the shape of each bird).  A dry brush technique was used to complete the water and reflections during the next class.  We completed this 16 X 20 inch painting in two three-hour classes.  This was a fun subject to paint and using the limited palette made it easier to complete.

This was a subject that we painted in the Thursday night class.  All the students did a great job and the paintings all turned out differently showing the student's unique styles.  Very nice work!

This castle door was painted for my good friend, Sandi, who is now in Europe looking at more castle doors!! I look forward to seeing what she has captured from her 30 day adventure for me to paint!  Why didn't she take me with her?  Ooops, I know why.   I am here in the studio mixing paint and waiting for her return sometime in July.