Oil Painting Demo

It starts with a simple sketch before going to step 2.

Blocking in large shapes and values; staying loose.

Working all over the canvas so it's painted as a whole vs focussing on a tiny area bit by bit.

Thought this painting was finished but what is this bear looking at?

A bit of red in the lower right to hint at salmon in the river and the painting is complete. "Scouting for Salmon II", oil, 11X14.