A FORUM OF DISCUSSION, CRITIQUE AND SHARING WITH CANADIAN ARTIST BRIAN SIMONS. THE ARTIST'S WORK CAN BE SEEN AT HIS OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.briansimons.com
Saturday, April 11, 2009
24x36" acrylic on canvas. This is a scene up the road from my house when we got a bunch of snow a while ago. This is my first one back in quite a while. Would love any C&C on what works and what doesn't.
This is great Elliot, I can almost see in my mind where this is. I like the warm and cool play in this one and from a distance it looks almost like a photo. One thing I notice Elliot in this and some other pieces, is that your brushstrokes seem a bit nervous, thin and safe and you seem to go over them. May I suggest that especially in the lighter areas, you leave your brushstrokes alone, lay the paint on the suface and DON'T go over it. "one stroke painting" where every stroke counts and is put down courageously. We can all learn from my brother Dave, who is a master at this. If you look at his paintings, you'll see every stroke counts and he never goes over a brushstroke. Something to think about. Love this painting though! Brian
Thanks for the comment Brian... and you are absolutely right. I'm definitely bad for some nervous or tentative strokes. I catch myself doing it sometimes, but I'll be more aware. Maybe I'll try some one stroke painting exercises!
Hi Elliot, I cant give expert advice like Brian, but I sure am very happy to see your work after a long spell on the blog. To me the view is lovely, the small shack, red trees, white snow, blue sky....maybe too much happening all at the same time. I would love to see the trees closer up. What shape are the foliage? they are gorgeous.
Hi Elliot, I cant give expert advice like Brian, but I sure am very happy to see your work after a long spell on the blog. To me the view is lovely, the small shack, red trees, white snow, blue sky....maybe too much happening all at the same time. I would love to see the trees closer up. What shape are the foliage? they are gorgeous.
Thanks Asma... there is quite a bit going on the painting--maybe too much. You were asking about the trees/foliage--I'm not sure how well the painting reads, but there are trees just behind the barn, and then there is a small ridge with a line of trees on top of it. So the nearer trees sort of blend into the row of trees behind.
24x36" acrylic on canvas. This is a scene up the road from my house when we got a bunch of snow a while ago. This is my first one back in quite a while. Would love any C&C on what works and what doesn't.
This is great Elliot, I can almost see in my mind where this is. I like the warm and cool play in this one and from a distance it looks almost like a photo. One thing I notice Elliot in this and some other pieces, is that your brushstrokes seem a bit nervous, thin and safe and you seem to go over them. May I suggest that especially in the lighter areas, you leave your brushstrokes alone, lay the paint on the suface and DON'T go over it. "one stroke painting" where every stroke counts and is put down courageously. We can all learn from my brother Dave, who is a master at this. If you look at his paintings, you'll see every stroke counts and he never goes over a brushstroke. Something to think about. Love this painting though! Brian
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Brian... and you are absolutely right. I'm definitely bad for some nervous or tentative strokes. I catch myself doing it sometimes, but I'll be more aware. Maybe I'll try some one stroke painting exercises!
ReplyDeleteHi Elliot, I cant give expert advice like Brian, but I sure am very happy to see your work after a long spell on the blog. To me the view is lovely, the small shack, red trees, white snow, blue sky....maybe too much happening all at the same time. I would love to see the trees closer up. What shape are the foliage? they are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHi Elliot, I cant give expert advice like Brian, but I sure am very happy to see your work after a long spell on the blog. To me the view is lovely, the small shack, red trees, white snow, blue sky....maybe too much happening all at the same time. I would love to see the trees closer up. What shape are the foliage? they are gorgeous.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Asma... there is quite a bit going on the painting--maybe too much. You were asking about the trees/foliage--I'm not sure how well the painting reads, but there are trees just behind the barn, and then there is a small ridge with a line of trees on top of it. So the nearer trees sort of blend into the row of trees behind.
ReplyDeletei like the comp and color very much
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