Same Subject, Different Color Combinations

During the Bahamas Workshop, I warmed up one morning painting the obligatory, red striped light house. Each painting was similar in subject, but different color combinations from my color wheel. Just keeping it challenging for me!

The first step was to paint my subject loose and wet -- going back to each one, I reestablish the shapes, correct colors and I simplify the focal point.

The next series of photos are a step-by-step of my Blue Dominant Overall sketch. This exercise kept me in tune with the color combination, my vertical composition and overall goal of painting an impressionistic, individualistic take on a famous landmark.