Johnny has been working both in the studio and in the field. The weather has been up and down, so when we have a nice day of sun without winds, he'll usually take advantage and do some plein-air work.
This past week, he spent quite a bit of time drawing, as well. He'll do drawings on site, make notes about light and color, then add watercolor or gouache later at home, or sitting in one piazza or another.
The painting below was done late afternoon one day this week. Johnny walked out into the field below the village, set up his kit and did his thing.
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| I love to watch the process...it always starts out so loose. This is oil on wooden panel. Wooden panels were bought in Rome. |
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| Trying to get it done before the clouds change the beautiful light. Always a problem! |
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| The late afternoon sun brings out shapes and shadows. |
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| Painting fast, with purpose. |
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| Almost finished. |
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| It's all about shape and light. |
Later, he sets up in the very quiet piazza to add color to this piece. It changes quite a bit, as you'll see in these photos.
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| Note the notes... |
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| Not there yet... |
This little piece goes through a total color change, and he removes the background hills, too.
He wants a simple, but bold graphic design. He's been doing several of these simplified compositions, playing with color and design.
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