Father's Day Commission

Father's Day
18" x 24"
oil pastel on Pastelbord

I was recently asked to create a painting of a Father on the beach with three young boys.  There weren't any photos to use for reference.  She couldn't find anyone to take on the painting, and this was such an important project. One of the boys passed away and this painting would be a special reminder of him.  I knew I had to help.

Here are some images to show the process:

reference image purchased from iStockphoto

sketch of idea for the figures

the small sketch sent to client for approval

laying down the underpainting in Nupastel

after painting the Nupastel with alcohol

first layers of oil pastel
(and reference sketch)

close to being finished

finished!

I am so thankful to be a part of this tribute to a Father and his sons.   Happy Father's Day.

Thank you for reading!

Bethany

Just off the Easel: Welcome Committee

This painting is 14 of 30 works in 30 Days.

"Welcome Committee"
oil pastel on board
5" x 7"
$45

We met this sweet girl during a trip to a dairy farm in Vermont a few years ago.  We'll be heading up again this summer and I can't wait to get some good reference images with my new camera.  I'll be checking out lots of old barns, farm animals, and covered bridges.  I can't wait!  Hoping to plein aire paint some, too.

I'm falling even more behind on my challenge, but I have two more that I am still working on to add to the list.  Stay tuned for a beach baby and barn scene that I'll be sharing soon!

Thanks for reading!

Bethany