After dividing the paper into 5 uneven sections, we painted a graded wash -- blue to rose to yellow -- for the underpainting.
After painting the underpainting, everyone chose a reference strip for the foreground, and began painting "from the ground up".
After painting the foreground panel, everyone chose another reference strip, and painted the next panel.
Time for a lunch break . . .
After lunch, everyone moved up to the middle ground section . . .
At the end of the day, we gathered to share our creations. This is not the only way to approach painting a landscape, but it sure was fun!
Thanks, ladies -- the workshop was so much fun! This is the last workshop I will have in my home in Durango, since we will be moving in the spring. But, we weren't too sad because I already have plans to have a Durango workshop next September, at my friend Diana's house. So, I will see you all next year!
The Painted prism studio is looking very colorful. All the people in the images enjoying the painting and we can see how happy they are.
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