Value Study

I couldn't figure out why this was so non-dynamic, then I printed my photo in black and white to check my work. I actually painted it more dynamic than it really is. I guess the beauty of this sunset is in the color and not the contrast of value.

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Comment by Silvana M Albano on September 18, 2013 at 12:59: This is very nice Britt.

Comment by Britt Greenland on September 18, 2013 at 10:44: Yes, I prepare 80% of my paintings with a burnt sienna wash, so it's not surprising that I was uncomfortable with the relative coolness here.

Comment by Jane HM Thompson on September 18, 2013 at 8:00: I know what you mean about the glazing, it definitely gives the painting a totally different look and I think the tone of the under painting makes a huge difference. Some of the old masters would use am ochre or burnt sienna under painting, which would change the final look completely.

Comment by Britt Greenland on September 18, 2013 at 6:40: Thank you both, Linda and Jane! I ended up painting over this alla prima after 2 attempts and "wipe-offs" of glazing ; ). It just never looked quite right. I enjoy using glazing to fix over-highlighting, but I couldn't get what I wanted over the grays.

Comment by Jane HM Thompson on September 18, 2013 at 4:25: I like the grayscale painting a lot. It has a strong sense of place and time to me. Looking forward to seeing the glazing.

Comment by Linda L. Kano on September 15, 2013 at 10:55: Looking forward to seeing your glazed work Britt. I actually like soft value sunsets although mine turned out with greater contrast than I had planned.