I returned to this painting mid-month, mainly to work on the lower third. I limited the use of white in color mixes, instead using nickel yellow, which turned out to be just as chalky. I like the way the space in this painting forms a box, top and bottom, front to back. ABOVE: Three Trees, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches (41 x 64 cm), 7/18/12 … [Read more...]
Three Trees
I painted outside this week, both on my own and with friends. Going back to the same location as last year provides a comparison for changes taking place in my work. The drawing is more specific, there is a wider spectrum of color-value, and I enjoyed the size of a moderately larger canvas. I am alternately completing a piece in one session versus sustaining the larger painting over several days. … [Read more...]