Sculptural Painting Progression Horse in Barn

Initial photo and sketch

After applying modeling paste and drying process, begin painting

Finished design

Sculptural Painting of Cliff Side Progression

Sketch from photograph. Crop image aesthetically for better design on canvas. Transfer design to canvas. 

Apply modeling paste with a palette knife and begin painting

Painting continues

Finish painting.  Accentuate tree to show perspective of cliff side.

Sculptural Painting of Spiral Staircase Progression

Modeling paste and initial painting begins

Block in all the color quickly

Add perspective by removing detail from the background

Tulip Painting Progression

Painting Progression Sculptural Painting of Tulips

After completing an initial sketch I transferred this image on a non-flexible board

I am experimenting with different types of joint compound on a board as opposed to non-flexible modeling paste

Almost ready for painting.  Need to add more details and leaves after this layer is completely dry. I use two types of joint compound: one is very spongy and harder to sculpt; one is more the consistency of modeling paste. So far only minor cracking as it dries.

Refining Details While Working on Brickwork

Still laying bricks...I have never been this immersed in a painting. Thought this would be monotonous, but there is something therapeutic about building this structure brick by brick.