Not too much painting time this week, but I did paint “August Shadows “ today. Focused on mixing colors on the paper, but mostly I was using too much water for this paper. I like the pots, the deck and the shadows, but not too crazy about the plants and the flowers. I don’t want a lot of detail but I don’t like these blobs of color either…finished Quinnie earlier this week.she looks older and more serious and I didn’t really do justice to her hair, which curls every which way in the photo…I might try this again. Leaving on Sunday for a week in South Haven with the fam — maybe I’ll get some better pics to work from! Happy August! Last chance to be lazy in the sunshine….
I love the potted plants and have no problem with the flowers. Perspective is really good and the weathering of the pots is artistic and excellent. I also like your portrait style. Every time you do one it gets better.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sarah, those flowers are just too gauzy to hold up to those very solid pots. Like the colors on them and those long purple shadows. I liked the earlier versions of the mighty Quinn better, she is just too serious in this one.
ReplyDeleteSara, you really have a gift for showing where the light hits. The pots are beautiful and Quinn's face has the strong contrast and ruddy shadows that kids naturally have in the sun. Beautiful! I also like your choice of background and dress for the portrait. It perfectly frames the face and doesn't get obtrusive. You may want do add a touch of definition to the flowers... but you don't need to do much as they are sun bleached and wouldn't show a lot of detail.
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