/Step%204.JPG "Oil painting of an Elephant: Step 4")
There is a big leap from the painting in Step 3 which was reddish. That is the beauty of oil paint and painting in general. You can play around with your paints till you arrive at what suits you best and every brushstroke is magical in its own way.
In this step, I have applied a layer of burnt umber with a bit of ultramarine blue. I have also added a dab of white around the lighter areas to enhance the effect of light .
The one quality every painter that uses oil paint and the glazing technique has to master is patience.
Unfortunately I am not a very patient person and the glazing technique is one technique I hardly use now. But like I mentioned in Step 1, I enjoy trying out new things and techniques.
What is the colour of my Elephant? Elephants can be black, brown, gray or just any colour that you want to make them. I try not to be limited to a particular colour or look. /Close%20up%20(3).JPG "Oil painting of an Elephant: Step 4")
As an artist I believe having the ability to create should go hand in hand with a freedom to explore. Great discoveries have been made on the canvas by the masters and I too keep making discoveries each time I paint.
There is never an end to what you can do when you put aside all inhibitions and restrictions and paint the way your soul prompts you. Thus, never limit yourself to what the world considers normal.
This snap shot shows my palette and the colours I am using to create this painting. Because the size of the painting is not very big (16″ x 20″) I have limited myself to 4 brushes. I also use a rag to wipe off excess paint from my brushes.
I must confess that the best part of making this painting is painting the little baby. She is so tiny and the way she snuggles close to her mother shows the beauty that lies in the security and protection motherhood harbors. I guess that may be why I was so drawn to the image.
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#1 by ultrasurf on August 4th, 2009
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I can see the logic in your argument but I think you’ve painted your strokes
#2 by Alicia on August 5th, 2009
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Actually it is very much required to be patient. The example and illustration you have given here about how to play with colors and change the tint, is very interesting to read and understand.
#3 by Nkolika on August 5th, 2009
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@ Alicia,
I am pleased you understood the painting process. Patience does pay when working with oil paint