Everybody says “American as Apple Pie,” but I say, “What’s more American than a Bacon Double Cheeseburger?”
I was hungry while I was flipping through magazines the other day
I ran across an article on burgers in the June Food Network magazine
So irresistible, but no smoke was coming from our grill…
So I decided to paint myself a burger!
I started at the top and worked my way down
Adding layers of color
the layering of colors establishes the form and adds details
Open wide!
The best thing about this burger….
It’s very low calorie!
Psst…always remember to sign your work… whoops
What’s your favorite kind of burger?
Juicy Details
The Process
I felt pretty fearless trying this more realistic style of painting. It was easier than I thought it would be, patience is the key to let it take shape gradually. As the burger began to take shape, I got caught up and stopped taking photos, but you can see the color layers in the close-ups
My summer studio is my porch where I often get distracted, watching birds, boats and swimmers, so this painting was a leisurely process, and was finished in several hours
My rule for successful results is to paint in 2 sessions
First session: I do a quick sketch with paint to establish the composition. With watercolor I use a very light wash, making note of where I want the whites to be. Then I start adding more color layers and paint until the painting is well established, and stop as soon as I get tired or sloppy
Second session: I wait at least a day or 2, to look at it with fresh eyes, and then add the final finishing touches, remembering, less is more
NOTE: I realize everyone has their own styles and techniques, rights, wrongs, and “how tos.” I am simply sharing things that work for me and things I discover in my painting adventures
Be Fearless!
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