Early stages of a portrait

I think this is a good start. The dominant shapes in the scene are described, starting with the dark values and medium tones. 

"Downtown Gulfport" by Jack Providenti

"Downtown Gulfport"

8" x 10" oil on canvas

by 

Jack Providenti

This started with a plein -air value sketch which was done in a very loose style. I took it to my studio and developed this painting from it. Not so loose anymore, but a worthy representation of the area with O'maddy's Restuarant & Salty's Bar. Right across the street from the bay.

"Little Tommies Tiki" by Jack Providenti

"Little Tommies Tiki"

11" x 14 " oil on canvas

by

Jack Providenti

 Downtown Gulfport....just as the sun begins to set... great shadows!   http://jackprovidenti.fineartstudioonline.com/