Anatomy of a Painting: Turbulent Waters

 

View on Flipping Book


Santa Fe River during the Rains


May 2, 2023, 8 am Initial wash in.  Note the armature marks on the panel (10x16)


Detail


9 am


Turbulent Waters, 10x16, oil (10 am) at the Santa Fe River








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