Seascape of Block Island Beach - Follow Along Step by Step

I have started  a small seascape of a rocky beach and cliffs. This is an oil painting on canvas and I started with a fast line drawing seen on the left. I liked the composition so I went ahead and started the painting. This scene is of the cliffs on Block Island, Rhode Island. It is a beautiful spot located near the Southeast Lighthouse on the island. There are stairs to get down to the beach, many many stairs. But it is worth effort.

The following picture is the actual painting with the areas blocked in, I did a line drawing with sienna paint and you can see some of that showing thru at the bottom. I painted quickly at this stage to cover the canvas. I step back and view this from a distance to see how it looks. Any adjustments can easily be made at this stage. What steps do you take when painting a small canvas?

Check back for the next stage of this 8" x 10" oil painting on canvas.  

Line Drawing With Values for Seascape Painting

In this step of adding values to my line drawing I used Photoshop to paint in the values with various greys. Sketching with pencil is usually the way I make a value sketch but when I am demonstrating online sometimes it is easier to use a drawing program like Photoshop.
This step gives me a good idea of where my darkest darks and the lightest lights will be in my painting. When I start my painting with color I know where all the values in the painting are before I start. This step also helps in adjusting any problem areas where it can easily be improved. I will use this value sketch during the painting process to keep the values similiar. The only difference will be my painting will be in color but the values should be similiar to my sketch above. Check back for the next step in painting a seascape.
Thanks, PJ Cook