Painting Daily Oil Sketches by Carolyn Hietala: Moth Pupa Oil Painting (step by step progression) Painting-SOLD 100% proceeds to benefit ARK (Area Rehabbers Klub) Wildlife Rehabilitation in Virginia

Painting Daily Oil Sketches by Carolyn Hietala

Small Realistic Studies in Oil. A step-by-step oil painting blog journel not intended for art instruction but as a document of my personal "On the Job Training" learning experiences in painting. Sessions are kept short as time on them is during breaks from current works therefore are not completed in just one day. The style I use is realism and my goal is that each new painting will bring me the satisfaction in knowing that I gave it my best.

Monday

Moth Pupa Oil Painting (step by step progression) Painting-SOLD 100% proceeds to benefit ARK (Area Rehabbers Klub) Wildlife Rehabilitation in Virginia

The Catalpa Sphinx Moth Pupa

that inspired this small painting..... shown cradled by a paper towel so as to not roll off the palette while I'm painting! I would have appreciated that it had stayed still though ;0)

(don't forget to click on images to enlarge)

After final color adjustments, detail & glazing applications, highlights, varnishing......

DONE!

Detailed commentary about this painting's progression can be found in my Nature Art blog: http://carolynhietalanatureartpaintings.blogspot.com/ It was painted last year and I thought it might be nice to have the step-by-step included in this blog..... so here it is.

This work was painted from real life subjects (right down to the smallest gravel and moss) that I gathered from my property..... each rested on my easel as I painted.

Now go and compose your own "little gem" oil painting ;0) Enjoy!

Carolyn Hietala

1 Comments:

Marilyn M. King said...: This is such a little jewel of a painting. It is so well designed and such a successful piece! Truly lovely.

Marilyn King; 12:29 AM

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About Me

Name: Carolyn Hietala

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

I have created Art in one form or another since childhood. I took one year of Art in high school and a fashion drawing class at Virginia Commonwealth University so am essentially self-taught. I paint most every day and my goal is to create Art that speaks to you in a very personal way. I treasure the fleeting moments and little pleasures we all experience in everyday life as each minute is precious. I hope you enjoy viewing my works as much as I have enjoyed creating them. All copyrights are held and retained by me for my artwork, photographs or poetry.