Parker's Firetruck

The reason there was a recent increase of Alabama natives to the fabulous city of Bozeman, Montana stems from Ashley Coogan Sanford. If she had not moved here nearly ten years ago with her husband, my dear friend Kelly wouldn't of moved here, and neither would the troops that followed. When she commissioned me to do a painting for her son, Parker, I didn't hestitate. Between the delicous dinners, precious babies, and the peace of mind knowing I have a great friend and role model just down the road, I couldn't wait to get started.

I began by sketching out the shape and composition of the truck. The sky and ground were blocked in. I blocked in the truck body with a mix of alizarin and cad red light. I began to shape the truck with highlights and shadows. After a day to dry, I focused on the composition of the truck. I adjusted the front grate because something was off about it and driving me crazy. I added more darks towards the back of the truck to add more definition and shape.

Continuing to adjust the composition, I reshaped the hood and windshield.

To finish the painting I added shadows and highlights and a few more details. Parker's birthday was just a few days away so I had to hurry!