painting an abstract seascape - video demonstration

26 February 2016
Abstract seascape - acrylics, acrylic ink, vintage images and pencil on paper
Abstract seascape - acrylics, acrylic ink, vintage images and pencil on paper

You can watch me paint this abstract landscape from start to finish. This little video gives a little insight into my painting process.

Yes, I do seem to paint a million light layers on the foreground. It's the only way to get a lovely depth of colour.

It's been over a year since I made a video. Hoping its not going to be so long until the next one. Watch this space.

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