Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Wedding Painted at the Event

 Gingerbread House in historic Savannah
I arrived in advance to establish the background, allowing me to focus on the couple during the short event.
Watercolor allows me to move quickly and produces a loose and expressive painting.

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Goodwood Procession















Painted from a photograph, this acrylic captures the
airy brightness of a Southern Spring wedding.

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Email:gertswerks@yahoo.com

Thursday, March 4, 2010

From my Easel

Military Ceremony at Goodwood Plantation
(Commissioned by a friend of the mother of the groom)
I arrived an hour before the ceremony, setting up my easel at a favorable location and began painting in the background.  When the guest and bridal party were seated,
After snapping a few photos to use later in my studio, I began brushing in some detail. Curious guests watched over my shoulder, fascinated with the lovely scene captured by my brush. Returning to my studio, I completed the plantation wedding, refining the final touches.
Finally,  I mounted and framed the work under glass. (Framing is an option).