Painting a Seascape of Two Girls Playing At the Beach - Follow Along with each Step

 Back on July 7, 2010 post I described how I was going to use this sketch for a painting. If you want to read that post it is here painting-seascape-step-by-step . So that is my black and white sketch for this seascape painting of two girls playing at the beach.

My next step was to start the background, I am painting with Golden brand of acrylic paint. So I have painted with thin acrylic to get the background in and to cover the canvas. I do not have the figures in yet, I wanted to get the background started before adding the girls.

Here you can see that I am painting on a 12" x 12" gallery wrap canvas. I paint on the 1.5" sides of the canvas wrapping the scene right around the edge and onto the sides. This type of canvas does not need a frame and it will add depth to the painting. Check back to follow along with the next step in this seascape of two girls playing at the beach.

This Friday evening there will be a wine and cheese reception at The Artisans Harbor at 188 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT. So if you are in the area stop by between 5 - 7pm to see many of my new paintings and hand painted furniture.
Thanks, PJ

Acrylic Seascape On Canvas In the Works - Sand Dune Path Leading to the Water

This painting has a sandy path leading to the water along with the grasses and wildflowers seen on many sand dunes along the coast. Below are the previous stages of the painting. This step I have continued adding more detail to the grasses.  

Here is step 2. I have painted the sky and water along with the land in the background. I painted in the grass and sand area in the foreground.

This is my first step for this painting, a rough line painting with some values just to lay out the composition on the blank canvas. Check back to see this painting progress to a finished acrylic seascape.

Painted Cottage Furniture - Next Step In Painting A Beach Scene On A Corner Table

The next step in my painted cottage furniture project is to continue glazing thin layers of acrylic paint. Glazing is painting thin translucent layers of paint to build up depth in a painting. It can be done using oil, acrylic and watercolor paint. With acrylic paint it can be thinned with water or a glazing medium.

This decorative corner table has a crackled white finish and would look great in a beach cottage. I am adding more and more detail to the seascape painting as I paint each layer. Check back to see the finished painted cottage table.

Painted Cottage Furniture - Starting the Acrylic Painting

The next step in painting a decorative corner table with a seascape is to start painting with acrylic paint. But before I started painting I needed to prepare my table top surface for the painting. I sanded the area where the painting is going and then I applied a coat of gesso. This will make it easier to paint on the white crackled finish that is on the table.

Then I started laying in my colors with a thin coat of acrylic paint. I usually paint with Golden Acrylics or Liquitex brands of acrylics. I will continue building on this initial layer of paint so check back to see how it is progressing.

Seascape On Table - Acrylic Painting On Wood Table

This is a project that I have recently finished painting of a seascape on a solid wood table. This was a special order for a customer of a Westbrook, Connecticut beach. I added the two Adirondack chairs to the painting. The occasional table is 22" x 18" and is sure to be a conversation piece. Imagine having a painting on a table of your favorite beach or place and having your guests recognize the scene.

I have a durable finish over the painting that will last like any piece of wood furniture. The legs have my whitewashed wood grain painted on that has a very realistic look.

Contact me through my website at pjcookartist.com for more information on having your own favorite scene painted.

Painting A Seascape - Follow Along With Each Step

In the next step of painting a seascape using line and value sketches, I have started the actual painting as you can see above. I have used my value sketch from the previous post to help me but this time it is in color. I will try and match the values from the sketch as I paint. Sometimes it helps to squint your eyes when looking at values. It removes some of the details and helps you look at just the value.

My painting so far has the background and foreground but many of the details are not painted in yet. When I look at this painting so far I can see the darkest darks are not dark enough, the rocks in the distance and the foreground. So I know from my value sketch that I need to darken these areas. Next I will paint in the house and chairs and continue adding detail.

I Have Finished Painting 2 Seascapes On Bar Stools

I have finished painting 2 bar stools with an acrylic seascape on the tops of the bar stools. They are 30" high and made of solid wood. They have whitewash wood on the legs and a thick clear finish over the painting for durability. They would look great in any beach, coastal decor. Each bar stool has an original painting on the seat. For purchase info please email me at pj@pjcookartist.com
Thanks, PJ