2nd Stage In Painting an Ocean Wave with a Sandy Beach in Oil Paint

At this stage in the seascape oil painting of an ocean wave and a sandy beach, I have completed the initial block-in of the ocean wave and the beach. Basically I have covered the canvas with paint. I am trying to follow my pencil sketch except I am using color. Below the pencil sketch shows the placement of everything in the painting and it also shows the values. The 2nd stage does not have any detail but I try to put as much of the colors in that I anticipate using in later stages of this oil painting seascape. Also I can see areas at this stage where I need to change the values. I will continue working this weekend on the beach painting so check back next week to see how it progresses.

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

Next Step In Painting A Seascape

When you compare the previous post of Painting A Seascape with this one you will notice the addition of more details in the painting. I have added the chairs, the beach cottage and more textures like the rocks and sand. I step back often and look at the painting from a distance to compare values and to see where I can improve the painting. This particular beach in Long Island Sound has sand that has a red/pink color in areas along the shore and I have included that in this painting. Look for similar details in your art work to create more interest.

Footprints Leading To The Beach Painting On Display

The chair with the Footprints Leading To The Beach Painting is in the window at The Lyme Tree Woman's Exchange of Old Lyme. I painted this chair for a May 9th charity auction in New Haven. The proceeds from the sale of the chair will go towards St Marten dePorres Academy located in New Haven, CT. I enjoyed painting the chair and I hope there is a fury of bidding on the chair because the proceeds will go towards the school.

I will have similar chairs for sale at The Lyme Tree shop soon. I am working on a series of beach, shoreline art scenes for a set of 4 chairs. Also in the works are designs for children's chairs. I will continue posting my progress on the chairs so check back!
For more information on purchasing a chair or artwork please email pj@pjcookartist.com
Thanks,
PJ Cook

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Update: beach painting on chair project.

The seascape painting on a chair project is progressing. I am continuing to add layers of acrylic paint to my chair. In this photo I have my palette and paints and the chair all on my desktop. Sometimes I paint with the chair here or on the floor it depends what section I am working on.

The sand will probably take the most time to paint because I want all the footprints in the sand receding towards the water. This should create depth to the painting. I am planning to paint the rest of the chair with a gloss white paint in the areas without the artwork. It's coming along and I should be finishing up in a few days.




I have a art show next weekend here in Old Lyme, CT. It is the Expressions Art Show and I have participated for several years now. It is at Lyme Art Association and many artists fill the gallery walls with their art for sale. The proceeds for the sale of the artwork go towards non-profit organizations and are listed on the postcard. I have included all the details for the show and I hope to see you there!
Thanks,
PJ Cook
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