Oil on canvas, 16 x 16
This is a low-light photo that is not very detailed (you cant see strokes--it blends/blurs strokes where some actually exist; you can't see canvas; you cant see many details). But the daylight ran out, and today was the deadline, so I wanted to get something up to let you know I did this.
This was a great assignment. It was beyond my current abilities. But that's what lessons are for. I'll never look at things in the distance the same again. And I can't wait to return to Monterey Bay and Carmel.
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I agree with everyone input ...very good painting! Keep this in mind for future paintings......: No "X's" ...avoid them.
This looks more confident than the painter sounds. Nicely simplified masses, good light changes, nice handling of color transition to distances, strong drawing.
peaceful and relaxing!!
We can surely sympathize with you, Betsy. I know I have been there many times myself ( =
But the more I look at it, the more I just like the simplicity in this one. Glad you persevered!
Thank you Christine and Ngaire. I am glad you are finding calm and balance in it, because there were plenty of unbalanced, four-letter words thrown at the canvas while it was being created. ;-)
Betsy, there is something special about this. Not sure if it could be called balance or calm...but it is very pleasing to look at, and study. I think you've done a great job at putting into practice some of the things Richard talks about regarding atmosphere and light. And like someone else said, I too think it draws you in. Great job!
Yes i did see it. Like i said..there are paintings, and there are paintings that just have a mood in them. Everybody is doing a great job. I have a ways to go and put it all together. Oh...as far as following the Workshop and Atmospheric Perspective...Sandra did nail it.
A beautiful painting. I love the simplicity of it and the way it flows. Very nice work. :)
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