In addition to knowing it would take a lot of good practice to get this technique working successfully, just going for it gets rid of the tendencies of being too fussy. The expectation is different.
Day 27
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Showing posts with label landscape. Show all posts
Showing posts with label landscape. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
30/30 Challenge - PK Landscape -Day 27
I wanted to get back to working with the palette knife again on a landscape. It produces a sculptural quality that seems to fit with landscape images. It's messy and textural, and if you love oil paint, it just satisfies the senses and my right brain loves it.
In addition to knowing it would take a lot of good practice to get this technique working successfully, just going for it gets rid of the tendencies of being too fussy. The expectation is different.
Day 27
In addition to knowing it would take a lot of good practice to get this technique working successfully, just going for it gets rid of the tendencies of being too fussy. The expectation is different.
Day 27
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
30/30 Challenge - Painting Systems - Day 11-14
All beginning painters want to know how to begin, how to proceed, how to paint an eye, and how to know when a painting is finished... of course we all learn there is no one right answer.
However, this gave me an idea - I've never tried doing a step by step painting using a 'system' that would give successful results, but thought I'd give it a shot because of limited time, and just curious. I'm still in my experimental stage with the 30/30 Challenge, so let's see what using preplanned decisions on the steps towards doing a painting in a way that could be considered as 'following a system.' This will be done in layers and with limited time for each step of 1 - 1-1/2 hours.
BTW, the subject of this painting belongs to some dear friends of mine who have a 35 acre property close by my home, and it is one of my favorite places to hang out when I need some 'farm time'. This image is a composite of 3 resource images taken at their property, and taken on a sunny day.
Day 11 - Step One: Initial Drawing Composition
The drawing stage is how I was initially trained to begin a painting. It is not how I always start a painting, because often using masses first is better and freer way to work. However, let's go with drawing in the composition first.
The Barn is taken from one photo, the outbuildings from another, and the field with the road a third. Using a mid-toned linen, only a round synthetic brush, and TransOxideRed, and Ultramarine blue paints. That what I used to start this painting.
In my head I thought that each element that I selected might give a sense of space and also a good lead in to the painting. The materials would be attainable for most anyone's budget.
Day 12 - Step Two: Paint in the Big Flat Shapes of Local Color
This is straight forward because most anyone can identify the local color of an object, but gets a little tricky when trying to see the shadow areas.
I used one flat bristle brush and my current palette of colors mentioned in yesterday's post.
The paint layers are thinner in some areas that still show the canvas, and other areas that have a heavier cover. This was mostly done subconsciously, but the lighter value areas often mixed color with opaque white usually covers more.
Day 13 - Step Three: Paint with Heavier Layers and Adjust the Values
Something I haven't done before is to try painting with only a palette knife, so I decided this layer would be done that way. I also used a rubber wipeout tool. NO brushes today.
It wasn't easy to keep to this plan, but I did, and think there are some good results. Nevertheless, it was worth trying because I learned more about handling a palette knife and have a better sense of when it might be best to use one. A palette knife remember gives a more sculptural feel to the paint in general (unless you are scraping off), and sometimes it is really effective. Yummmy, thick oil paint can be sooo beautiful when done well.
The biggest and most frustrating challenge with using only a palette knife was trying to handle the details! Looking forward to the freedom tomorrow to use any tool I want to correct some drawing errors, and going for the finish!!
Day 14 - Step Four: Finish and move on...
Tools today included anything even my fingers, and had the urge to scrap things away when I first approached the easel. Decided to follow through with the idea of using a 'system of sorts' and simply resolved that this is all I will do with this effort other than revisit the results as a reminder of the experience.
Was a bit short on time for the finish, and found I wanted to start again using a horizontal format and not limit my approach as in this exercise. Most importantly after doing this exercise, the final lesson is that whether you begin with drawing, laying in masses, wiping out, etc., each painting image requires a little different approach rather than following a 'painting system'. That is an approach I can live with!
Once again, I hope this little exercise, including my humble 'opinion', will be helpful and save you some time as you move forward with your painting.
However, this gave me an idea - I've never tried doing a step by step painting using a 'system' that would give successful results, but thought I'd give it a shot because of limited time, and just curious. I'm still in my experimental stage with the 30/30 Challenge, so let's see what using preplanned decisions on the steps towards doing a painting in a way that could be considered as 'following a system.' This will be done in layers and with limited time for each step of 1 - 1-1/2 hours.
BTW, the subject of this painting belongs to some dear friends of mine who have a 35 acre property close by my home, and it is one of my favorite places to hang out when I need some 'farm time'. This image is a composite of 3 resource images taken at their property, and taken on a sunny day.
Day 11 - Step One: Initial Drawing Composition
The Barn is taken from one photo, the outbuildings from another, and the field with the road a third. Using a mid-toned linen, only a round synthetic brush, and TransOxideRed, and Ultramarine blue paints. That what I used to start this painting.
In my head I thought that each element that I selected might give a sense of space and also a good lead in to the painting. The materials would be attainable for most anyone's budget.
Day 12 - Step Two: Paint in the Big Flat Shapes of Local Color
I used one flat bristle brush and my current palette of colors mentioned in yesterday's post.
The paint layers are thinner in some areas that still show the canvas, and other areas that have a heavier cover. This was mostly done subconsciously, but the lighter value areas often mixed color with opaque white usually covers more.
Day 13 - Step Three: Paint with Heavier Layers and Adjust the Values
It wasn't easy to keep to this plan, but I did, and think there are some good results. Nevertheless, it was worth trying because I learned more about handling a palette knife and have a better sense of when it might be best to use one. A palette knife remember gives a more sculptural feel to the paint in general (unless you are scraping off), and sometimes it is really effective. Yummmy, thick oil paint can be sooo beautiful when done well.
The biggest and most frustrating challenge with using only a palette knife was trying to handle the details! Looking forward to the freedom tomorrow to use any tool I want to correct some drawing errors, and going for the finish!!
Day 14 - Step Four: Finish and move on...
Tools today included anything even my fingers, and had the urge to scrap things away when I first approached the easel. Decided to follow through with the idea of using a 'system of sorts' and simply resolved that this is all I will do with this effort other than revisit the results as a reminder of the experience.
Was a bit short on time for the finish, and found I wanted to start again using a horizontal format and not limit my approach as in this exercise. Most importantly after doing this exercise, the final lesson is that whether you begin with drawing, laying in masses, wiping out, etc., each painting image requires a little different approach rather than following a 'painting system'. That is an approach I can live with!
Once again, I hope this little exercise, including my humble 'opinion', will be helpful and save you some time as you move forward with your painting.
Sunday, November 03, 2013
Christmas Card Landscape Sketch
I very much want to paint something for printing my own Christmas cards this year. The thought is for it to maybe be something that could be hung anytime of year. The following is the first quick sketch done for this goal.
You might be thinking that a yellow sky is unlikely for an evening/dusk scene, but that the imagination of it, and I kinda like the harmony. This is not the completed image, only a start... it is a composite of photo resources and imagination. I want to add something, but haven't quite settled on what(?).
Should it be something figurative, or something holiday related even though it would be counter to 'hung anytime of year'?
Will sketch out a couple more ideas before I make a final decision. Better get out to the easel!
Thanks for looking!
You might be thinking that a yellow sky is unlikely for an evening/dusk scene, but that the imagination of it, and I kinda like the harmony. This is not the completed image, only a start... it is a composite of photo resources and imagination. I want to add something, but haven't quite settled on what(?).
Should it be something figurative, or something holiday related even though it would be counter to 'hung anytime of year'?
Will sketch out a couple more ideas before I make a final decision. Better get out to the easel!
Thanks for looking!
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| Prelim Sketch - Winter Landscape 9 x 12 Oil on Canvas Sheet © 2013 |
Friday, February 17, 2012
Started Selling on E-Bay
I'm taking a leap of faith, and will begin selling original paintings on e-bay.
The first images will be a collection creative over the years. I decided to evaluate the inventory of paintings I've done that are worth saving, and will sell them as I need room to paint new things. I hope you will find something that speaks to you.
I believe everyone should have original handcrafted art in their home.
The first images will be a collection creative over the years. I decided to evaluate the inventory of paintings I've done that are worth saving, and will sell them as I need room to paint new things. I hope you will find something that speaks to you.
I believe everyone should have original handcrafted art in their home.
SOLD
Snoqualmie River at Fall City, WA
6 x 8 Oil on Canvas Board
Plein Air Study © 2011
6 x 8 Oil on Canvas Board
Plein Air Study © 2011
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