Fire by Night in Progress

     This is in progress, and my painting today, number 13 of the 30 in 30 challenge.  I started it during our Night of Worship at Emmanuel Fellowship.  It may be quite awhile until it is finished.  I'm feeling my way through the foreground area, and waiting for the sky to dry before advancing.  I don't have a clear idea of how to handle the foreground.  This is merely the transparent underpainting.  I'm working on getting the value correct as well as the mood.  Stay tuned.

Crossing Over #2

"Crossing Over #2"

Oil on Canvas 14"x16"

In Progress

     This is number 3 of the Leslie Saeta 30 in 30 Day Challenge.  I did this painting in a large full sheet Yupo with Alcohol Ink and decided to try it in oils.  I've painted this bridge no less than 4-5 times.  First, I had the perspective wrong.  Then, I had the colors and lighting wrong.  I've toned down the water and still will do a bit more.  The bridge is more to my liking, and I've changed the tree in the foreground quite a bit, adding some texture.  I worked on the sky to give it more of an atmospheric look, and overall I'm liking it more and more.  I welcome any suggestions that you might have.  I've been painting in oils for about 8 months, so have lots to learn.  

"Come, sit with Me"

"Come, sit with Me"

24"x24" Original Oil on Cradled Wood Panel

No Frame Needed

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     Gosh!  A mission trip to Guatemala, a son's engagement, three birthday parties, and Christmas can sure make the time go by fast!  I had no idea that it had been so long since I blogged.  This painting was started during worship on Sunday at Emmanuel Fellowship, Sweetwater, TX.  I didn't get very far, but I sure knew where I was going with it.  I felt like I heard straight from the Lord on this one.  It excited me so much to paint it for so many reasons.  I think I accomplished the invitation of the Lord to just come and sit with Him.  I plan to do more of that this next year.  His Presence is needed in every part of my life.  What about yours?