The Process

We have tried to show with the use of different stages, in the images below, that all of the drawings and paintings on this website are legitimate as well as being original and to show that we do not use any kind of false of illegitimate technique whatsoever in our art work to create or improve it.

Painting for Charity Artists

During an art day of Painting for Charity the artists in some instances create drawings and paintings in one afternoon, or often start off a painting and finish it during the art day, or vice versa.

The Images below

Here are some of the main stages during the drawing and painting of the art work entitled: Chinese Tea and Roses painted in watercolour and Gouache by Raymond Van Neste.

First Stage

Lovely Faces Portraits - Detailed pencil drawing - Click to enlarge

The first stage is a complete and detailed pencil drawing

Second Stage

Lovely Faces Portraits - Undercoat added - Click to enlarge

Undercoat to the background, roses, leaves and vase

Third Stage

Lovely Faces Portraits - Adjustments made - Click to enlarge

Painting of the Chinese cups and adjustments to the leaves and vase. Adjustments and details added to the roses.

Fourth Stage

Lovely Faces Portraits - further adjustments - Click to enlarge

Undercoat of the Chinese tea and further adjustments to the leaves, vase and background colours

Final Stage

Lovely Faces Portraits - Completion of the painting - Click to enlarge

Re-painting of the leaves, vase and tea. Final details added to the roses