 "In the Morning" ". . . O LORD, in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up." Psalm 5:3 This little cheeseboard called out to me, "Lets go to the beach!" Wood grain makes for great patterns in the sand, and it's a nice surface to use as a support. Sanding the wood insures not only smoothness, but also gives it better absorption. You never know if there might be an oil based finish on it. (Acrylics do not adhere well to an oil based or plastic finish. Over time they tend to peel off.) Priming the surface with a clear matte sealer makes it easy to wipe away mistakes. I like to keep some of the wood showing through the painting. I also like to keep the paint transparent by using Matte Medium instead of thinning the paint with water. I followed the darker grain patterns and played in the splash using a small old frayed brush, keeping the paint opaque for the bright highlights. The shells were added last with a tiny round detailer. It doesn't always happen, but I love it when a painting comes together like this! ~ Original acrylic on Wood ~ 5 3/4 inches Diameter ~ Wire across the back for easy hanging ~ Not Available Click here to see more Click here to read about my personal struggles with sorrow for the last five months Clik on an image to see related posts:
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