I had an odd piece of board (7x24)hanging around so I used it for a panorama picture from Mexico. It was a lovely shot of the city with the afternoon sun lighting up the west facing buildings. I think I wasn't up to such a challenge, though. There were so many tiny bits of light and dark that I got completely lost in the painting. I felt like I was wandering around aimlessly for days! How does one handle such pictures?
Paula
Hi Paula! This is great!!! You did an awesome job here! You asked how one handles all the bits of info....try just having fun with the paint and instead of trying to make all the bits, just focus on an interesting pattern of brushstrokes "inferring" all the detail!
ReplyDeleteWhat size is this painting?
OOPS! ISEE THE SIZE ON YOUR NOTES, THX
ReplyDeleteHi Brian,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement. I'm realizing that the importance of having fun with it and not making it work. Fun shows.
Paula
(I'm sure learning a lot here!)
Hi Paula,
ReplyDeleteThis is my favourite of yours to date. I like the consistancy you showed throughout the painting.
Nice job!!
One suggestion I have, and this is something I have been trying not to forget myself, is to make sure to use more paint in the work as I think it adds a sense of sureness and impact and shows off your brush strokes a little more.
Jeffrey
Thanks for the suggestion Jeffery. You are right I'm definitely tentative with the paint. My new aim is to be bolder!
ReplyDeleteIt surprises me how much courage it takes to do this!
Paula