I was comissioned to paint the Liberty Building and just recently finished the commission. It was quite large-22” x 30”, which is a full sheet of Arches Watercolor paper and I wanted to do justice to one of my favorite places in Spokane (The home of both Auntie’s and Pottery Place Plus, makes it dear to my heart).
I started by doing sketches on site, trying to figure out proportions and settle on a size for the commission.
I counted windows and was surprised that there were more on one side than on another!
After I got the ok from the patron, I went to my final drawing and transferred it to the watercolor paper and began inking.
Inking is a slow and deliberate process.
A shot in action as I waited for the sky wash to settle down. I tackled the largest washes in the background and the road since I wanted soft edges between the road and the background.
Next the brickwork!
Working my way down.
Full color!
I had so much fun tackling this great subject in a big way. I can’t wait to visit it in its final home! Right now, it is at the printer, so 11” x 14” prints of this guy will be available soon!
Hope some of you can mak it to the show this weekend! It’s always a good time and supports the historic Woman’s Club!