This time around, I thought I would share with you some of the development process in one of my recent works. I mean recent. I was up to 3am this morning after finishing this, photographing, and preparing it to share it with you all on the social media networks. Of course, Steemians get something a bit more special than the other networks. ;-)
"On The Trail", 30x24cm, oil on canvas
My original intent was only do the drawing below. However I saw the potential to take it further as a painting. There is a bit of imagination that goes into the painting, as the original reference I am working from is black and white, so I have to feel my way with the colours while looking at other references to guide me.
In my later, smaller figurative works, I have been making space for a setting to place the figures in, so the viewer (you!) can create a story for themselves.
While I do have my own loose ideas of what the story might be, I'm always keen to hear what other people see and think. I enjoy the surprise of other people's creativity when interpreting my works.
What's your story of this work? Let me know in the comments.
