Friday, July 29, 2011
Scout
And yet more lemons. This one was actually begun before the previous
post. I was trying for a tonal painting but it was too tonal and needed some
bright lights. I spend a little time each day staring at other artists' work I like.
There are paintings I've memorized but aspects of those paintings, specific
elements of what actually was done to achieve them, seem to escape my
left brain when I'm working. Whatever I do identify seems to evaporate.
Doing a series of studies of the same subject with similar lighting helps to
reinforce the small things I learn. But those lessons didn't carry over to
the coffee cup I tried to paint yesterday!
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What ever you are doing is working, Lorraine. I like the lemon on the right staring at the group on the left and the warm orange shadow underneath.
You probably don't know how many artists stare at your work and become inspired!
I love to stare at other artists' work, too, including yours. Love the lemon series. Yellow isn't easy!
I like "Scout"!! Great composition...I also look at others work and have to say we are our own worst critics!! Wonderful color and highlights here!! Bring on more lemons= they are wonderful!
Very nice painting and great name! I love the light on the Scout. Beautiful!
I love all the juicy textures and colors in the table cloth. Sweet!
Lorraine, I have tagged you with a challenge on my blog. Tag, you're it!
Love the lemon series and the tonal quality of the background. Very nice.
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