Three Persimmons Oil on Linen 8 x 8 SOLD
I've been busy in Vancouver with my parents recently so I haven't had a chance to practice the techniques that I learned in Mike Svob's workshop. However, I've been practicing thumbnails, trying to come up with different designs for the same image, and seeing which one is most dynamic, for a future painting. This sounds elementary and easy, but it's actually quite difficult to rethink a photo considering adding gradations, simplifying the shapes and creating a pattern of three values - light, midtone and dark. If you can get through this step and feel really good about one or two thumbnail designs, the next step of painting from your thumbnail by matching the values, is really freeing. A bit scarey but freeing! I highly recommend you try it.
This is a little painting a did a while back. I received this beautiful table runner as a gift. It's made from recycled Sari's. The persimmons added to the exotic theme, but it was really all about painting the beaded and sequined fabric. I love exotic fabrics...
That sounds like a really good workshop. We do tend to pick a photo based strictly on the lines of the composition (at least I find myself doing that) instead of looking at all the elements, particularly the movement of the different values around the composition. I'm looking forward to hearing more about that from you! The painting is great!
ReplyDeleteYes Mike's workshop was terrific, and I really have to get some time together to practice this process. I've ordered his book and can hardly wait to receive it. There's so much to think about in painting and the learning is endless. I'm sure that's why we enjoy it so much. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
DeleteSo rich and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen! That's what I say every time I see one of your posts. :-)
DeleteYour work is outstanding, Claire..the fabric is so beautiful and realistic. Beautifully done.!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Hilda, I really appreciate your kind words.
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