Ever wondered about the creative process, and all the many steps and layers that lead to a finished painting? Every time that I do a live demonstration, I am struck by how captivated everyone is by seeing the process of making art. There truly is something magical about the journey.

I recently completed this commissioned painting of whale watching in Juneau, in which I transformed one of my patron’s favorite vacation moments into a work of art. It was a joy to create, so I want to share the different steps of the process with all of you. Here are images of the painting as it evolved into its finished form!