Fisherman's Wharf W21

14" x 11" acrylic I must say that I found this painting exceptionally hard. I came to realize that I loved Richard's painting so much that I was disappointed when I was unable to achieve a similar look especially in the color of the water and reflections. I'll try again.

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Comment by Ngaire Lincoln on May 30, 2013 at 13:34: I like the boldness of this one Sharon, interesting painting.

Comment by Ningning Li on May 9, 2013 at 14:50: Sharon, you are right, 10x8 is too difficult for some details. I also want to copy the way Richard did as a study. But I know it is very difficult. We think differently, apart from lack of experiences in my case. But, if you have time, I want to see what it will look like after you squeezed it all in.

Comment by Sharon Repple on May 7, 2013 at 3:08: Just realized that the size is 10 x 8 not 14 x 11 no wonder I had a problem squeezing it all in

Comment by Betsy Jenkins on May 4, 2013 at 11:02: I like this! And kudos to you for drawing in all those poles/pilings. I couldn't "read" the photo well enough to do that. I guess my make-believe construction isn't architecturally sound. Hope there's no flooding....;-)

Your picture looks very greenish-blue on my screen. I am wondering if this is the PC monitor, or if you intentionally painted it this way to give the feeling of sea and sky. I went in the opposite direction (maybe too much)and used a lot of lavender and yellow. I wonder if that might make a good counterpoint to your fabulous greens and blues.

I, like you, may try again after I see some more paintings to give me ideas to improve. I did it very small and would like to do one bigger. And I, too, felt disappointed that my results are so unlike the master's.

Great job!

Comment by Sharon Repple on May 4, 2013 at 3:00: Stu, as you said one of my problems is the format I selected. I wanted to paint on a panel and I didn't have a 12 x 12 except on canvas, so I chose the 11 x14 panel I did have, mistake. I'll definitely go with the 12 x 12 next try. Can't wait to see your painting, Stu, following the video and pausing is a great idea. Silvana, thanks for your nice comments about the people and reflections.

Comment by Stuart J. Gourlay on May 3, 2013 at 16:22: Sharon, one of your problems is that your portrait format accentuates the height of the front building and almost crowds your rear building out of the painting. I think that either a square or landscape format will work better at keeping the eye in the center of the building. I think I am going to do what Michael is and really follow Richard's lead as a paintalong by pausing the video and using his exact sequence. Remember, he has edited the video, so there may be some skipped steps and the video was a studio painting from his plein air painting. Ann Turner watched him paint the plein air (first) painting at the convention, I believe. Stu

Comment by Montalvo on May 3, 2013 at 15:53: It's seems so easy on the video.

Comment by Sharon Repple on May 3, 2013 at 10:40: Michael, I totally agree with you and that was why I decided to do the exact scene that he painted. I think atmosphere adds so much to a painting and helps in creating depth. After watching the video three times, I thought I was ready to take the plunge. My first attempt failed because I made the main structure too small. Working with acrylic instead of oils. Probably working on a 11 x 14 instead of 12 x 12 may have been my first mistake, I do like my painting but I wanted the look of Richard's painting. I can't wait to see your painting, I know you'll nail it!

Comment by Silvana M Albano on May 3, 2013 at 10:28: I really like the people you have painted in and the window! So clear! I am stuck at that point... I have used a slightly different perspective and it looks so empty.... I don't like painting people, but this is a good first try, as they don't have to be in such a detail.... Your reflections look great too!

Comment by Michael J. Severin on May 3, 2013 at 10:19: Not too bad Sharon. I think that because of this particular lesson's importance, it calls for us to follow EXACTLY Richard's procedure and really try to make it look like his instead of going our own way?.....anyway, that is what I am going to do. I believe this lesson to be very critical in our education and we really should nail this down with authority.....just my opinion.