Stage 04.1 – Bringing the Composition to Life

Another unique aspect to Cardnell’s approach to Sporting Art is the size at which he is willing to work. He ...
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Stages 03.2 Cont’d – Graphite Angler & Guide Composition; and 03.3 – Explaining Seabed Details

Graphite Angler & Guide Composition Cardnell: Head buzzing so got up and started painting at about 2:30 AM.  Now 4:30 ...
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Stage 03.2 – More Clouds and Production Plan

More Clouds Cardnell: Please note that I have only worked on the clouds. I'm quite happy with the result so ...
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Stage 03.1 – Reworking The Sky

The element of reality is as fundamental to Cardnell as the canvas is to the existence of a painting. That ...
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Stage 02.3 – Moving on from The Seabed

Cardnell: After what must have been 20,000 brush strokes, I believe I've taken Stage 02 as far as I can ...
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Stage 02.2 Cont’d – Next Areas of Work & Transition Application

Cardnell’s words well illustrate the process through which he endures on every canvas – his road map, so to speak. ...
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Stages 02.1 – Land, Sky, & Color; and 02.2 – Rendering the Seabed

Land, Sky, & Color Cardnell: This Stage includes work on the clouds, the application of colour to the vegetation, a ...
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Stage 01 – Structural Blocking

Firstly, Cardnell’s unyielding discipline to his approach and pursuit of excellence in every work may not be better illustrated than ...
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The Evolution of A Masterpiece

Most often, when one views a work of art, whether at a gallery, online, or in one’s own home, he ...
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The 2020’s at Sportsman’s Palette

For some, the start of a new decade signifies the chance for a new beginning, new growth, and even new ...
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