Michael Baum Art Contemporary Paintings of the Southwest

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April 05, 2010

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                     View the evolution of a painting from start to finish.
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                          "Morning Light" oil, 12" x 16"

                           First, with the use of a grid, I roughly sketch in the image.
                            then I block in the general values, establishing the darkest and lightest areas.
                           At the same time, I establish the basic hues of the painting.
                          Then it's a matter of continually tightening the image and adjusting the colors and
                      values.

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