Initial artist drawing of the flamingo cutout concept. The final drawing is done on 1/2" hardwood plywood or composite board.
A saber saw is used to release the cutout from the board. Here is lays on the studio floor.
Working on the initial painting in the studio.
Adding more color.
The finished piece on the easel in my studio.
Final of "Lift Off" handing on the wall.
Graphite sketch of our cat Red watching out the front window.
Using gesso to create the outside light.
The window and cat were defined with a saber saw creating a Cutout.
The light of the window frame is painted along with the underlying composition of a distant storm seen across the Flint Hills.
Shadows of clouds are painted. Palette knife painted to block in the cat.
Adding more color with a palette knife,
The shades areas are painted using a brush.
The final Cutout- "STORM WATCHER"
