This short video shows George's painting process from start to finish.

He uses the grisaille technique of starting with a grey,
monochromatic underpainting, and then adding thin layers of color.

The painting shown above is called,
P is for Pear, oil/panel, 10" x 8", by George A. Gonzalez,
and is available for purchase through our Etsy shop at:

www.etsy.com/shop/gonzalezstudiosart

Have you ever wondered what the process for creating a realistic oil painting was like?

Here is a very short video of the steps that George took when creating his painting

Lemon Garden, oil/panel, 10" x 8".

Lemon Garden, oil/panel, 10" x 8",

by George A. Gonzalez

When spontaneity wins over a well thought out plan...

When I started this painting, I painted it exactly as I saw it in my head.  I didn't do any sketches or color references, I just started painting it as I saw it in my mind.  When I thought I was finished, I did not like what I saw ("before" picture), so I removed it from the easel and worked on a couple of sketches.  I played around with the colors a little more, and added some new details.  The "after" picture is what you see now.  If the painting is still sitting around in the studio two weeks from now, you never know, I might make more changes, but for now I am happy.  Hope you enjoy!

Duck Soup, oil/panel, 10" x 8", by George A. Gonzalez

This series of photos documents the step-by-step creation of a simple still life by George A. Gonzalez.  Enjoy!

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Step-By-Step Still Life

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This painting is available for purchase through:

THE ART OF THE MINIATURE xxviii
MAY 3- JUNE 14, 2020
EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST 30!

The Snow Goose Gallery
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
United States

Strawberry Step-By-Step:

Step 1:  A very quick underpainting using Raw Umber & White.

Step 2:  Starting to block in the small details within the strawberry. Blocking in the color to the background and table.

Step 3:  Started blocking in the color for the strawberry using the colors Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, plus black and white.

Step 4:  Step four is basically glazing in a layer of color to the strawberry, background & table.  This step is repeated several times until satisfied with color.

Step 5:  Start to work in the highlights and reflective lighting in order to create the dimples on the strawberry.

Step 6:  I repeat the same method I did for step five, and I start to brighten the highlights a bit more.  I glaze a layer of dark red to enhance the shadow.  Also, I start the first layer of color on the seeds.  This step is repeated several times in order to get the color to the level of completion.  Lastly, I finish up with the details, which would include highlighting the seeds and the leaves, and applying another layer of color on the background and table.

Finished painting: "Single Strawberry" oil/panel, 5" x 5" by George A. Gonzalez

This painting is available through our Etsy shop!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/gonzalezstudiosart

This is a step-by-step demonstration of my approach to painting, and it is my introduction into the blog-o-sphere. Please be patient with me, as I learn the process, from painting to demonstration to posting. This is all new to me (well, not the painting part). - George

 

Step 1: Underpainting. I used Ultramarine Blue, Raw Umber, & White

 
Step 2:  I use the same color scheme for step 2.  I also start the designs in the marble, and add color to the table.

 
Step 3:  Another layer of color to the background and the marble is added.  The stages in which I work the marble are going to be to apply what I see as the designs in the back, and then start the ones in the middle, and work my way towards the front designs of the marble.

 
Step 4:  Adding another layer of color to the background and table.  Also, before starting the designs, I glaze a darker layer of color inside the marble, enhance the middle designs, and begin the process of the next layer on the designs.

 
Step 5:  I add another layer of color to background, table, and marble.  I begin the color for the front designs of the marble.

 
Step 6:  I finish off the background and the table.  Reinforce all the lights and shadows within the marble and the designs.  Enhance the details.  Lastly, I add reflective lighting and finish the highlights.

All step-by-step demo paintings are available for purchase at $150 each, on our Etsy site!  

Hello All!

This is just a test of the blog feature on our new website.  Here you will find step-by-step demonstrations, insights into paintings, news, and anything else we think might be interesting.

Stay tuned for more...

George & Judith