i really like the atmosphere and depth with this one. i don't think you've even approached going 'too far' though. don't be afraid to ruin something, and make the big mistakes that you'll learn the most from. unless this is a commission, go for broke. if you ruin it don't think of it as a wasted painting, think of it as an investment in future paintings, well spent. it's the only way you'll get past the conventions that are limiting your progress. you've set the stage really nicely. the background and rear midground seem well realized, but the foreground isn't strong enough to emerge out of that. there needs be something more descriptive that will usher that transition of space. try something like sharper edges, higher contrast, wider diversity of color, or overall color shift. any one or even all those things! of course level of detail would work too, but if you're hesitant to 'overwork' it, try something else that isn't such a gimmie.
Maybe I can try a glaze over the mid and backgrounds in a cooler tone? I think that will drop them back further and create further spatial separation. I've since added some thicker paint up front in the snow and thicker paint in the closest tree with more snow on the branches that might have given a little more punch in that area.
Once it dries a bit and I can try a glaze I'll re-post.
What I really like about the underpainting was the warm undertones in the street on the front right peeking through. This was painted over in the finished piece. I think the trick is to paint over and what to leave open.
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i really like the atmosphere and depth with this one. i don't think you've even approached going 'too far' though.
don't be afraid to ruin something, and make the big mistakes that you'll learn the most from. unless this is a commission, go for broke. if you ruin it don't think of it as a wasted painting, think of it as an investment in future paintings, well spent. it's the only way you'll get past the conventions that are limiting your progress.
you've set the stage really nicely. the background and rear midground seem well realized, but the foreground isn't strong enough to emerge out of that. there needs be something more descriptive that will usher that transition of space.
try something like sharper edges, higher contrast, wider diversity of color, or overall color shift. any one or even all those things! of course level of detail would work too, but if you're hesitant to 'overwork' it, try something else that isn't such a gimmie.
Maybe I can try a glaze over the mid and backgrounds in a cooler tone? I think that will drop them back further and create further spatial separation. I've since added some thicker paint up front in the snow and thicker paint in the closest tree with more snow on the branches that might have given a little more punch in that area.
Once it dries a bit and I can try a glaze I'll re-post.
What I really like about the underpainting was the warm undertones in the street on the front right peeking through. This was painted over in the finished piece. I think the trick is to paint over and what to leave open.
hey i am not an artist just an appreciator of beautiful things, and i love this! I would love a piece of your art someday.
Sincerely,
Ruth Ann
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