I build my own frames. For "Ariel's Treasure" I made a deep frame that will end up what is known as a "Gallery Wrap" |
I stretch my canvas by hand using a canvas stretcher I've had for over 20 years. |
I've stapled the canvas on the back side which leaves the sides nice and neat. Here I am trimming away the excess canvas. |
Once trimmed I spray the backside of the canvas with water and rub it in. This shrinks and tightens the canvas. |
I spend so much time doing the blue pencil sketch that it would be foolish to try and draw it again onto the canvas. Instead I scan the original pencil drawing and convert it to grey scale and have it printed onto the canvas before I stretch it. |
Before I start painting I wipe the whole canvas down with linseed oil. |
I start by blocking in the background. |
I chose a bright blend right down the middle of the canvas. |
Here I have the whole background covered. |
Then on to the characters starting with Ariel. |
I'm mainly blocking in color. I will go back and add detail later. |
Next up is Flounder. "That tickles!" |
I like to work back to front so Sebastian will have to wait. |
Detail of the treasure chest. I will go in and add wood grain later. |
Now for Sebastian. |
Looks kind of crabby to me.
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FINAL IMAGE |
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