Rufus Porter Project

Painting a Mural 

Rufus Porter Style 

Part of one of my paintings 

I am getting ready to travel to Connecticut to do a mural.  It's one large wall, but I felt it was manageable, so I agreed.  One of the things that helps tremendously when embarking on a project like this is good reference material.  My customer liked one of my paintings and wanted it to be executed larger, so this makes it easier for me because I am essentially copying myself.  

This is the painting that she liked.  My ideas are to paint it very closely in composition and color to the original; however, for my "mockup" I changed it a little, I made it slightly brighter.  I thought that the mural might be easier to do if I had the painting.  The painting is too large for my vehicle so this is the next best thing.  

This is painted on a light weight panel so that I can easily truck it across the country!  

I am going to place a grained tiger maple frame around it!  

Tune back in later for more photos, probably next week or the week after! 

Enjoy! 

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Original Whaling Scene, Maine

Reproduction Whaling scene 

Curtis Island, Maine 

Today, I started a custom painting that will be what I like to call a story painting about Curtis Island, Maine.  

We are starting with this lovely large period frame.  I believe this dates to about 1820-30.  It's original and comes with all the little qualities that make it very desirable.  The finish has not really been touched.  It is about as original as it gets.  

My customer lives near this lighthouse.  This is Curtis Island (above).  I love the sailboat.  

Here's my drawing for the above frame! 

This is actually  on a small piece of paper that I proposed to my customer.  I call it a thumbnail sketch.  Actually, it's a bit larger than a thumbnail.  I am going to be painting a mini-painting at the same time.  

The composition will be very similar for the larger painting.  I will post pictures as I progress! 

Loving the red roof! 

Here's some more pictures that I found off the internet! 

I love the color! 

This painting will have lots of action!  There will be a large whale, ship, and some sailors.  I am even going to paint a little man at the lighthouse! 

Lastly, here's a closeup of the frame.   It's a beauty.  The picture doesn't do it justice!  This painting will be behind glass when it is finished.  

Watch for more posts.  Thanks for looking. 

Enjoy. 

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