Painting from sketches...

Painting done in studio from sketchbook drawing

Value study done on computer

Original drawing done on location

The Pool House, aprox. 7x10 inches. This is a painting done directly from a drawing done in my sketchbook. I completed the drawing on-site then did the painting in the studio using the drawing as my only reference. Painting from sketches is a great way to push the imagination, improve memory and improve drawing practices. It will push you to recollect basic information. You will find that your drawings will now have a driving force, a purpose and an ability to record only the information needed to complete a finished painting. The rest will be left to the imagination. Trust in yourself and your brain muscles. You will learn to simplify and you will achieve much more interesting results in the process.