A Roger D. Arndt painting is a timeless work of art
that marries the breathtaking subject matter of Canada's West
with fine craftsmanship and quality.
Roger is a smooth brush oil painter who utilizes a
centuries-old Flemish technique that was once practised by
European Masters.
His attention to detail is paramount, from the time he
conceptualizes the image in his mind and prepares his boards,
to the finishing and framing of the completed piece.
PREPARATION:
The preparation of an oil painting is a laborious one.
First, a panel is coated with many layers of oil primer, then
hand-sanded to achieve a surface that is as smooth as glass.
Roger moves on to create an image in conceptual drawings,
conceived from his own photos, sketches, memory and
imagination.
Before starting the formal painting process, Roger prepares
a scaled down, loosely painted oil study to test composition
and colour elements.
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