I've just begun an oil painting of the Amon Carter Museum from bird's eye view, referring to the watercolor from my sketchbook as I transfer the composition to canvas. I decided to place the foreground hawk higher in the sky for a more pleasing composition and to give more of a feeling of soaring high above the museum. The story behind this painting can be found here.
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| "Cultural District Red Tailed Hawks" 10" x 8" Watercolor |
Before beginning a large oil painting, I usually take a few minutes to do a small study in oils. This 5" x 7" sketch serves as a guide and gives me a good idea of the color and general feeling I'm after in the larger work.
Just read the very interesting story behind your painting. These spectacular hawks - soaking up a bit of culture as they soar above the Amon Carter Museum - are certainly wonderful subjects. Looking forward to seeing this one completed.
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