Mouse in the Yarrow Garden

Mouse in the Yarrow Garden

18 x 18

oil on board

Finished this painting today. You can see the beginning steps below in the previous blog posting. The main focus of this painting was the yarrow plant in full bloom.. and then a little mouse slipped into the back left-hand side of the painting. I really think he is cute, and you hardly see him unless your are looking for him. This paining is for sale $325.00 and includes free shipping in the Continental USA.

Copyright 2012, by the artist, Susan M. Spohn

The Process of a New Painting...

Today I started a new painting. First I did a value study on my board. I just brushed in grey tones to lay out the general painting.

I do not often start with a value study, but this painting had a limited subject matter and really only one and 1/2 types of flowers. The painting will work or not work depending on the the values I choose and the drama.  Below you can see the start of the colorization process. I added  a mouse, (the painting was just calling out for this little guy...) Tomorrow I will finish the painting with my pallet knives.

Yarrow & Mouse (partially finished)

18 x 18

oil on board