Flatiron for Justin | Completed
I have always been attracted to the process of a painting. Please continue on for a step-by-step pictorial, illustrating the layers and steps involved in the creation of this painting of New York’s Flatiron building.
The View | Flatiron Building
First, a view of the building (I was standing on the median, across from Madison Square Park.)
Initial Sketch | Preparing the Composition
It all begins with an initial sketch to feel-out the composition.
Initial Drawing Close Up
I have always been a major fan of Sharpe Markers, and like most of my work, this image began with permanent marker.
Drawing Continued
Feeling out the rest of the image.
Sky Background
Inserting a yellow sky background color.
Here Comes Salmon
For some reason, this salmon color keeps re-appearing in my recent work.
More Detailing
Detailing the Flatiron building with a touch of red.
Building Details
Further detailing the top of the building.
Foreground Development
Finishing the building, and working on the foreground – I have used tape to mask straight lines in the past, but for this particular canvas a hand-drawn feel was the desired effect.
Justin | Future Canvas Owner
It’s rare to find someone in your life who has helped you out as much as this guy has.
Yellow Wash
A nice, ugly yellow wash to set the foundation of the Flatiron Building.
Sign Detailing
Foreground development begins with selective detailing.
Sign Detailing Further
Continued foreground development.
Building Outline
A nice, fat outline of the Flatiron building.
Blue Sky Formation
A blue sky finds its way into the painting.
Sky Complete
Top-level building detailing marks the end of day one.
Borbay at Work
Day two begins, here, you can see me laying the groundwork for an intense “farmers tan.”
Flatiron Detailing
The building, almost completely outlined.
Building Detailed
The sides of the Flatiron get the treatment.
Flatiron Sides
Flatiron, nearly completed.
Flatiron Completed
The Flatiron is now finished, all that remains is the background.
Background Development
The background begins to find its place.
Flatiron for Justin | Completed
Woosh! Completed.
Final Palette
Palette from day two.
Nice work Jason! Great to see the whole process of making it come to life! Hope all is well with you.
/Marcus
Nice new interpretation of the Flatiron Building. It was good seeing you while working on the painting.
Keep up the good work.
Alan
I love the coloring
Jason-I am amazed by your many talents. I enjoyed seeing the phases of your work. The lucky owner should really have an understanding of good art.
Best,
Randy
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