rendering with light, shadow and color

I started a new painting this morning. After getting the basic idea for this painting, I worked out the composition with some small thumbnail sketches.This made it easier for me to sketch it out on the 16"x 20" canvas.

I’ve been reading Dan McCaw’s book this week “A Proven Strategy for Creating Great Art”. Dan’s method for rendering with light, shadow and color have been very helpful. I’m sure I will look at the development of my future paintings with his advice in mind.