55 Mercury Finished

Well it is finally finished and I am ready to move on. I was working on several things at once so it took me quite awhile. Tonight I worked on the highlights and the fine details.

My favorite part is the side mirror.

55 Mercury Step 5

Only another evening to go!!! I've deepened the background, added some shadows and removed the masking from the highlights. I have to put the shadow under the car to bring it forward and add the details. Perhaps pump up that front tire and truely give it its markings.

55 Mercury (Step 4)

I have added more sennilier red to the car as well as starting some of the shadow colors and the background.

55 Mercury (Step 3)

Met with my painting group last evening.This is one of four paintings I am currently working on.

I find it helps to have a few on the go so I can work on others while one is drying.

55 Mercury Step 2

I have undercoated the car with Indian Yellow to let the light shine through, This car has a lot of reflection in it and is going to be a challange to paint. I saw this car during Bloomin Artist in Hampton and got a commission to do a painting of it.My pallette is (Quin red, Fr. Vermillon,Sennelier red,Sap green,Thalo green ) at this point.

55 Mercury Painting in Progress

Step 1

The drawing with masking on it