It's one of those places you
can't explain. It needs seen to be appreciated. Artists visit this area
in all kinds of weather and all seasons because each offers its own
special feel and scenery. Spring in this area is my favorite. The Willow
City "Loop" area is one of the most beautiful drives in the hill
county. When you top the hill as you start the drive and the bluebonnets
are in full bloom the hills are awash in blues. It is breathtaking.
It's not like this every year but the year we went it was spectacular. I
haven't gotten to visit much in the last 20 years but I think of it
each spring when the bluebonnets are blooming. When I came across this
Thumbnail in one of my old sketch books I thought why not paint this. I
never could find the exact photo from this vantage point but I have
painted en plein air enough to wing it and create this painting.
Besides, I have loads of photos and they give me enough information.
After you get into a painting the reference image becomes meaningless
anyway.
I created a this subtitled instructional
video for the intermediate to advanced digital artist. If you are new to
the digital art world, watch one of the many ways you can create a
piece of art. If you just enjoy watching a painting take shape this is
for you too. "This video is not so much about how to paint using the
digital medium but about painting in general. Seeing colors, light,
values, atmosphere etc.... As digital artists we are artists first so
we still have to follow the rules of painting a composition that is
pleasing with colors that harmonize. We just have different tools in
our art box to complete the paintings we start. Digital artists have
their own style just like traditional artist and this is my unique
style."
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