Painting a Process...

Here are some photos I took of the steps I took to make these paintings. From Start to finish.

1) First I come up with the concepts, and do some preliminary sketches in my sketchbook

2) Then I do compositional studies

3) Once I have chosen the compositions then I do a more complete drawing. 

4)Then I am ready to transfer the drawing on to the board. First I prep the masonite with Gesso, then I transfer the drawing onto the board, and outline in ink.

2) Then I add value to the painting by putting a solid color and wiping away the highlights.

FINALE! Addition of COLOR :)