What is the size on these? Oddly, I think it would make a difference in my reaction to them. For these, bigger would be better. Sometimes, a vast subject in an intimate space makes it special or important. With these, though, I want to see them big and immersive. I don't know why. Anyway, I do like them, particularly the last one. I especially like the gradations in the dark color and the sparkles of light you left. Makes for great texture!
Sorry. I know I should add the size to the post but I often forget. They are 4x12. That last one I really liked the grain of the bark, but realized that it was way too complicated for me to replicate pixel by pixel. Wasn't that interested in the yellow vegetation, it was just a supporting actor. So what did that leave me? Two little rectangles of yellow on either side of a very large dark one. I was definitely working on the the sunny and shady sides, but you know with stripes of varying shades and widths going bumpily from one side to the other. Also wanted it to look rough so I did a lot of putting down drops and blotting them up with a paper towel which works very well on yupo. I plan on doing more of that in the future.
Go big or go home! The more abstract they are, the better they are — 1 and 3 are mysterious and interesting but too damn small! The small size trivializes them. Elaine’s right, they need size so you can fall into them and explore! Beautiful colors in #3 especially….
What is the size on these? Oddly, I think it would make a difference in my reaction to them. For these, bigger would be better. Sometimes, a vast subject in an intimate space makes it special or important. With these, though, I want to see them big and immersive. I don't know why. Anyway, I do like them, particularly the last one. I especially like the gradations in the dark color and the sparkles of light you left. Makes for great texture!
ReplyDeleteSorry. I know I should add the size to the post but I often forget. They are 4x12. That last one I really liked the grain of the bark, but realized that it was way too complicated for me to replicate pixel by pixel. Wasn't that interested in the yellow vegetation, it was just a supporting actor. So what did that leave me? Two little rectangles of yellow on either side of a very large dark one. I was definitely working on the the sunny and shady sides, but you know with stripes of varying shades and widths
Deletegoing bumpily from one side to the other. Also wanted it to look rough so I did a lot of putting down drops and blotting them up with a paper towel which works very well on yupo. I plan on doing more of that in the future.
Go big or go home! The more abstract they are, the better they are — 1 and 3 are mysterious and interesting but too damn small! The small size trivializes them. Elaine’s right, they need size so you can fall into them and explore! Beautiful colors in #3 especially….
ReplyDeleteThe biggest yupo comes is 9x12,
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