Working in the Smithy
10"x8" oil on gesso board
Impressionist figurative oil painting
$125.00
This is a blacksmith from one of the many 18th century restored villages or forts we have enjoyed over the years. This was part of the hobby we had as a family. I found one of the coolest things was watching the blacksmiths forging their hot metal pieces. Sometimes it was a horseshoe, sometimes something for the kitchen. But it was always exciting to see him at his craft.
For this painting, I opted to mix most of my paint on the palette. I did do some mixing on the board. Just couldn't do it completely the other way! I started out with a palette knife under the brick portion to get some texture. All in all, it was an interesting painting for me.
Ever onward my restored friends.
Laura, I have a lot of catching up to do here as I see you have been really busy. Just at a glimpse, they all look wonderful. But I'm going to have time to read more this weekend.
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This one is really interesting - love the brick wall and the way you did the fabric folds of the shirt.
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