Painting a Reef Scene - Page 2

LuckyInk · 01-10-2004, 03:12 PM

Here I have applied a rough sketch over my graphite drawing on the canvas. I have added some mid-tones and shadows with a dark blue pigment and Liquin medium. This will allow a universal tint in my shading.

This is where I start to freak out... Things are looking sloppy, but with good reason. I just keep telling myself, "The end result will not look like this. I need this layer for shading......"

My wife kinda like it and made a comment that it looks like a Japanese script painting.

SaltyQueen · 01-10-2004, 03:14 PM

looks excellent!

Craig Manoukian · 01-10-2004, 06:05 PM

That's awesome, can't wait to see the finished product!

sharks · 01-11-2004, 12:32 AM

For inspiration...
http://www.robertlynnelson.com/
It looks great and I know the end product will do well in the studios

mnreefman · 01-11-2004, 09:54 AM

i was going to ask if you do special orders... i have many paintings of reef sceans and im always looking for more

LuckyInk · 01-12-2004, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mnreefman
i was going to ask if you do special orders... i have many paintings of reef sceans and im always looking for more

Actually I do. Check out this commissioned painting:
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo...t=500&p age=1

mwrager · 01-12-2004, 10:36 AM

How much do you charge for a commissioned painting?

LuckyInk · 01-12-2004, 11:03 AM

A lot depends on the subject(s) and size. This one (26"x30") will run about $350-$400. The prints would be way less than half that.

Craig Manoukian · 01-12-2004, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LuckyInk
The prints would be way less than half that.

Gina · 01-14-2004, 06:23 AM

Wow! Very impressed! You should put some of your things up for sell in the RS store. Maybe a percentage could go to the site. Just a thought!! Keep coming with your progress!

wooddood · 01-14-2004, 06:26 AM

very very nice you do great work.thanks for sharing.

mnreefman · 01-14-2004, 01:12 PM

e mail me
reefman9@hotmail.com

LuckyInk · 01-17-2004, 08:28 PM

After letting my underpaint dry and setting a tonal shade (I didn't post pics of that since it was basically just a blue tint to the canvas), I painted most of the background excluding textures. Clouds are now appearing as well as a hint of some waves. Also, the fade to the deep blue and the sand bottom are making their presence known.

Cougra · 01-17-2004, 09:17 PM

WOW that's amazing! Thank you so much for sharing these steps! I've always wondered how to do stuff like this!

TDEVIL · 01-17-2004, 10:35 PM

amazing, just amazing

TD

01-10-2004, 03:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here I have applied a rough sketch over my graphite drawing on the canvas. I have added some mid-tones and shadows with a dark blue pigment and Liquin medium. This will allow a universal tint in my shading. This is where I start to freak out... Things are looking sloppy, but with good reason. I just keep telling myself, "The end result will not look like this. I need this layer for shading......" My wife kinda like it and made a comment that it looks like a Japanese script painting. __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

01-10-2004, 06:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,233 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	That's awesome, can't wait to see the finished product! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-11-2004, 12:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	For inspiration... http://www.robertlynnelson.com/ It looks great and I know the end product will do well in the studios __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

01-11-2004, 09:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	i was going to ask if you do special orders... i have many paintings of reef sceans and im always looking for more __________________ http://reefrock.com

01-12-2004, 10:36 AM	#22 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	How much do you charge for a commissioned painting? __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

01-10-2004, 03:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
SaltyQueen Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 400 View Gallery Karma Komment	looks excellent!

01-12-2004, 11:03 AM	#23 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	A lot depends on the subject(s) and size. This one (26"x30") will run about $350-$400. The prints would be way less than half that. __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

01-14-2004, 06:23 AM	#25 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wow! Very impressed! You should put some of your things up for sell in the RS store. Maybe a percentage could go to the site. Just a thought!! Keep coming with your progress! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

01-14-2004, 06:26 AM	#26 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	very very nice you do great work.thanks for sharing. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-14-2004, 01:12 PM	#27 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	e mail me reefman9@hotmail.com __________________ http://reefrock.com

01-17-2004, 08:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	After letting my underpaint dry and setting a tonal shade (I didn't post pics of that since it was basically just a blue tint to the canvas), I painted most of the background excluding textures. Clouds are now appearing as well as a hint of some waves. Also, the fade to the deep blue and the sand bottom are making their presence known. __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

01-17-2004, 09:17 PM	#29 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	WOW that's amazing! Thank you so much for sharing these steps! I've always wondered how to do stuff like this! __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

01-17-2004, 10:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	amazing, just amazing TD __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

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