Haulin "A" - Almost Finished...

Here's Haulin "A" with the black background...

Haulin' "A"

The great debate... I decided to paint the window frame/seal out of the picture but having second thoughts...

Haulin "A"

Adding the blocks in front...this adds a bit of color...don't you think?   I'll be adding some wood grain detail and adjust the shadows next..

Haulin' "A"

Continuing with Haulin' "A".  I've been debating on whether to paint out the window seal/frame or not.  Not sure if it will be a distraction or not.  I have two other Toy Stories paintings in the series which I used a different window seal/frame in - one with more of the blue green color in it and they turned out well.

These window seal/frames have a lot of character in them as stand alone pieces.  A Friend gave them to me.  They were removed from a very old house during a demolition.  I think the blue/green stain on them must have been something they used to prevent rot?  Not sure (correct me if I'm wrong...) but it sure provides an interesting contrast...

This particular seal/frame one has more of the yellow tan tones in it which I thought would help with the block colors. 

We'll here is the next picture of the painting in it's progress:  The "A" has been painted...:)

Haulin "A"

Here's the next WIP on Haulin "A".  Lovin this series...:)

I'm continuing with the base colors and adding the patina tones on the truck...

Toy Stories - Haulin' "A"

Hi friends!  Hope you all had a great weekend.  This next week will be very busy as I'll be assisting with the set up of an upcoming exhibit at "The Open Door Gallery".  The exhibit opens this coming (April 7th) Friday night and I hope anyone in the Austin or surrounding area will come.  It's sure to please.   Please email me and I'll provide more info.  I still hope to post daily... 

Back to "Haulin' "A""  - I'm starting to lay in the base colors of the truck.  Later I'll add the patina tones.  You'll notice my drawing shows two vertical posts to the outer sides of the truck and blocks.   These are part of a vintage window seal.  Well,  after I started laying in the paint,  I've decided to paint them out... I may change my mind later but for now, it's seems the thing to do...

Toy Stories - "Haulin' "A""

I've been away for a few days with friends ( in search of new subjects for art)  It's good to be home.

Along the lines of the vintage subjects I'm capturing on canvas... I toyed with the idea of what the truck was hauling...  I decided "A" was a good choice :).

For the next few days, I'll be posting my progress on the latest painting  - Haulin' "A".

If you happen to be around Georgetown, Texas during April... I invite you to stop by to view my art first hand at the Art Off The Square (Framers Gallery) just off the courthouse square in beautiful Georgetown, Texas.   Artist "Meet and Greet" tonight - April 1st.

Here's the photo set up and the drawing of Haulin' "A"...