This is a back-dated post for my archive project, where I am copying over every piece of art I have ever submitted to DeviantArt, with the original submission date or watermarked year stamp, so a complete archive of my work can be found on this website, even if the item was never or is no longer displayed in my portfolios.

Originally posted on September 19, 2009. WIP images were posted on July 6, July 23, August 19, and September 18, 2009.

Oil paint on canvas board, 9″x12″
Five sessions
No reference

I actually do expect to sit down with this painting one more time to make sure the black doesn’t have any white flecks showing through, but this is the final image in digital form.

Oil paint on canvas board, 9″x12″
One session
No reference

This is tonight’s attempt at painting a dramatic sunset.

Oil paint on canvas board, 9″x12″
Two sessions
No reference

I’ve been watching the sunsets lately, and painted in some clouds. They’re not done yet.

Oil paint on canvas board, 9″x12″
Three sessions
No reference

I’m thinking about adding a bit more saffron color to the clouds…

Oil paint on canvas board, 9″x12″
Four sessions
No reference

I’m added a bit more yellow shading to the clouds, and a touch of saffron, especially closer to the brighter part of the sunset. Next, the hill will finally be revealed!