1.) In the fall of 2007, I was contacted by clients who needed a large painting for their home. They weren't sure of exactly what they wanted, but they knew they wanted something that captured the majesty and grandeur of the Sierras...I have many reference photos from hikes I've done in the area, so using the two photos shown above of the majestic Sierra Buttes from a ridge overlooking the Sardine lakes, I set out to paint a study...
2.) After consulting with the clients to get an understanding of what they liked, I painted the study shown above as well as another one of Long Lake (see the January 13th post on my blog) as a couple of proposals for the project. They immediately gravitated toward this one and we agreed upon it. I looked forward with great anticipation as I thought this would make a great painting...following is the chronicling of it.
3.) The painting will be 40" x 60", the same size as "Mt. Washington" shown hanging in my studio behind me.
I assemble the heavy stretcher bars and install a center brace for added strength before stretching the canvas...
4.) With the canvas stretched as tight as a drum (or at least as tight as I could stretch a drum), I'm now ready to begin...
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