This really is finished this time. I made one tiny change that made a world of difference….
From last week’s s class… I worked on it a little more and it’s not so bad…but kind of so-so.
Here’s my drawing for the next one and a thumbnail sketch to guide me. I’m trying to develop a process instead of relying on happy accidents. Ian Roberts has reappeared in my FB feed. He’s an oil painter who is big on composition, in fact he wrote a book called Mastering Composition and he’s a heavy proponent of the 3 value thumbnail sketch. He has lots of free videos that are short and heartfelt.
You're right--that added bit at the left really makes a difference. The colors in the shadow/reflections of the second painting are spectacular. In fact, your colors just glow in both of your paintings. I like your new drawing and your value study. I totally agree with you about the value of the value study, but sometimes I find myself testing colors or shapes or things other than values. I have to get back to basics like this.
ReplyDeleteI live for happy accidents. The real painting doesn't begin for me until after that Oops minute. But this is not about me. Like Elaine, the reflections of the pots knocks me out. Is that Lemon Pledge? Solid drawing.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it's finished now and looks great. ooo, your drawings are so strong, interesting and complicated in design. Can't wait to see them painted.
ReplyDeleteBy all means plan but don’t miss the happy accidents. Sometimes I’m so determined to make my plan happen that I miss something better. Anyway, really like the sunset and you did make it better. And the still lifes are striking and interesting.
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