I have been spending time experimenting with my painting and instead of utilizing a tonal background on my black canvases I am now returning to linear colored backgrounds for enhanced texture and realism as well as a return to my original style using patterns, liners, scrollers, and other types of pin stripe brushes.
My photo reference from Feb. 2, 2020, 1/2000 sec@f/20 ; 41mm; ISO 400; EF 24-70 f/2.8L II USM
The initial start where I started with the lights first.
Building up the lighter areas…
The completed 12” x 16” “Blinding Light, Pendleton, February 2, 2020”©05/18/2020