So, I ave begun a new set in my series of The Rendezvous.  The Sioux tipi which is at Tatanka, Story of the Bison in Deadwood inspired me.  This is an amazing place, conceived and built by actor Kevin Costner, following his making of the Dances with Wolves movie.

http://www.storyofthebison.com

I took photos looking up through the top of the tipi, or teepee, if you will.  The converging lines of the tipi poles along with the natural textures within in the tipi, called to me.

In this image, you can see the start of one of my new pieces.  It is the underpainting.  I start by staining my surface: usually a yellow ochre, then add the basic structure of the painting.  Here, I am beginning to modulate the textures to show depth.  I do this to all the images I am working on, as I paint in layers.  Letting the image dry between layers allows me to do my technique.  Watch to see the paintings unfold!