The painting which is my planned release for the 2008 Edition of The Storyteller series has been a couple of years in the planning stages. A number of photo and sketching trips to Arizona and New Mexico have provided plenty of wonderful reference material. Due to the portrait load right now I have to work on this in stages ~ in between drying times on the commissioned pieces, so the challenge will be getting it completed by my anticipated deadline.
The building of the framework of stretcher bars was a construction feat in itself! I used extra heavy-duty bars with 3/4 inch of lift away from the canvas with a heavy cross brace on the back. The finished size before framing will be 56" x 42."
Throughout the process I have called this work "Thunder In The Canyon." But as the "story behind the painting" has developed, another title, "The Gift Of The Medicine Hat," has been coming to mind more and more. In my next post I'll share some elements of the story and see what you think.
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Hello-welcome to Blogsterville! Your work is beautiful. Carol
Hello!! Welcome to Blogster! What a beautiful painting!! Hope to see it when you are through with it!! Love the horses!!
Blessings
Laquita