Finished! At least for this evening's work. Details, and more details. The entire painting process today was with a 3/8 inch brush and a small round. These are the calligraphic marks of line that create the visual tension between the larger areas and the linear quality. Also some edges are added with these lines. Look at the harness now, and the contrapunto of the red wagon tongue and the majority of greens. Yet your eye still goes to the thalo blue of the man's jacket in sunshine, and from there, up the arm to the horse's head. Delivering the goods, that's the ticket!If you have any questions about disappearing edges, just ask yourself, "How important is that area?" Knowing which areas are focal points, or directional markers will go a long way to making good design, no matter what the subject.
Now I'm really happy with this one--an original oil, 12 x 16, for the good price of $400 directly from me.
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2 comments:
I've so enjoyed this lesson, Elin! Watching this painting develop has been so helpful..not to mention inspirational!
Gorgeous...I don't know much about art, except visually what appeals to me but it seems like you hit the bullseye with this one..just beautiful...
sandy
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