3/11/26

Hi Nick and Julie,

This is your webpage where we’ll communicate while I’m creating your commission. You may want to bookmark it, since you can’t reach this page through my nav bar.

Below is the original image you gave me, a cropped 8x10” version to match your other paintings, and a value sketch for your approval.

For me, the value sketch is the foundation of any painting. I use shapes and values to design the viewer’s initial impression of the painting and to move their eye around the canvas.

These were my objectives as I created this design in four values: lightest, light, medium-dark, and darkest)

• The two focal points are the nearby church tower and the distant castle turret.

• The bright roofs of Vernazza houses contrast with the buildings’ deep shadows, and create an interesting pattern across the village.

• The hillside at the left and the sea beyond feel more distant that the village.

• The grasses in the foreground give us a sense of standing above the village.

I hope you like this sketch and that it makes you look forward to the painting. Please let me know your thoughts!

You can respond using this link.

Best regards,

Linda