Crow #4. I painted this piece without the ribbon and felt something was missing. Doing a little research I discovered some interesting stories about crows sometimes leaving gifts for people who feed them. Although those gifts are probably more like rocks or shells the ribbon made a better composition especially with the addition of the red. And who knows crows are fascinating creatures who can surprise us, even with a red ribbon.
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This photo reference was used in one of my drawing classes and it was always my goal to paint it someday. So it's off my to do list which I don't always accomplish, my to do list is way too long. Capturing light is always a fascinating subject.
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Painting #2 from my Acrylic University class homework. This was a practice painting from a black & white photo adding your own color renditions. It was an exercise seeing values and translating them to color. Super good exercise. Notice it's the same subject matter in my Cottage drawing I posted below. Photo reference from pixabay.com. I'm deliberating on lighting the sky. ?
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My second Acrylic mini challenge from my virtual class through Acrylic University. The most challenging part of this painting were the rocks in the foreground. Finally the realization was variety, they needed more variety in values. Again the colors are much more interesting than the photo reference.
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Landscapes have always been uninspiring so I'm giving myself the freedom to explore color and incorporate imagination. Some of the changes made to the original photo reference: I continued the road up the hill, added the tiny house, incorporated orange and pumped the color. Perhaps the color captures the excitement of freedom to travel soon after a year of isolation. Or maybe I just like color.
I experimented with other variations before settling on the final above incorporating more blues and purples. I started with the acrylic sketch on the right.
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The pears look like they are sitting in a sea of stripes, so it seemed Navigating Stripes was a good title. There's something about stripes and polka dots that add vibrancy. I rely on them a lot for inspiration.
I stopped varnishing my paintings, it seems to flatten the brush work which I work hard to incorporate. I use professional acrylics of good quality and they will last a long time if well cared for.
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I needed some still life subjects, so these are no occasion flowers that brighten my studio. And the lily smells so good! I'm still working with the one inch brush and loving the look. I've been trying to let go of details concentrating on shapes and values, the larger brush has been a big help. Experimenting with different tools and techniques keeps me inspired. There is something about this painting that reminds me a little of Van Gogh's style, I think it's the flowy leaves.
Little over a week to get my second vaccination. Yahoo!
Keep well.
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I hit a dry period. Maybe it's the COVID, maybe it's winter or a combination of both. Inspiration came by way of another artist who paints loose with big brushes, 1" and 2" flat brushes. It drew me back to the studio for a go at it. The first painting was a bust but I learned something and this one has a lot of energy.
Spring is on it's way, received my first COVID vaccination last week and I'm ready for normal. Much to be thankful for. And my drawing class ended this week, I will be posting some of their work soon.
Stay well!
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