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Starting to place the reflections on Lake Emma - an exciting process as it changes the painting completely. The reflections on the water will be a challenge. I want to retain some softness here as to not take attention away from the intricately detailed mountain range above. In particular the shadow play on Mt Potts and snow detail on the surrounding peaks.
I've also added in the placement and base colours for the clouds. These also need to be very soft - achieved by using of all things make-up brushes which you can achieve very smooth blending with.
View the progress here: https://www.bellamygallery.co.nz/collections/works-in-progress
Still working on the larger tussocks in the foreground. It's quite hard achieving the natural movement and overall softness, yet freezing each strand in place. Lots of layers and...
A closer look at this weeks detail work on the tussocks around the tarn in the St Arnaud Tarn painting. It sure was hot in the studio, so...
The first decent weather window in a while came upon us last weekend, so we bee-lined it for the Nelson Lakes, an easy, close spot for us to go for a dose of mountain scenery. Although I have walked & jogged the Mt Robert many many times over the years I thought it would be nice time to take the kids 8 & 10 along to Lake Angelus and down the Cascade...
