STEP ONE:  David starts with a few rough sketches.

STEP TWO:  Proceeds to the details

STEP THREE:  Lays in his base darks

STEP FOUR: Really starts expressing with color

 “Cliff Face" was inspired by a Spring Break trip to Rocky Mountain National Park,  For the first time, David came face to face with the Lava Wall that was formed about 25 million years ago as a volcano erupted and spewed volcanic ash at 12,000 feet elevation.  David was awed at the multiple colors displayed and the stark contrast against the snow covered mountain side. Everyone seems to find faces in the painting, give it a try.

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