When coming from
the east, pioneers tried to reach Independence rock by the 4th of July. That is why this rock was called Independence
rock. A friend of mine gave me this
photograph to use as a reference for my painting. To do so was a privilege. Ken Ockler is a
photographer who takes beautiful photos of nature and wildlife. More of his
works can be found at https://www.facebook.com/CanonM2 or at www.onestadia.com.
It is important
to know how to see things when sketching for a painting. When I first saw this reference, I saw a big
rock, a sky, clouds, and the field of grass with different colors. Instead of
seeing them as they are, I learned to see them in shapes; where the value
changes. I like how this sketch turned out.
It helped a lot when I was painting.
Nice Mindy! I enjoyed looking through your blog here this morning. Lots of nice stuff. That's cool you did a Walter Rane copy. I love his stuff too and got to work with him a little during my MFA. Anyway hope things are well! How are ya?
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