This first version was a little dark for my taste and not really defined as to what was there. I do like the pine branches better in this version.I decided to wipe it off and do the same scene a little lighter so that maybe the aspens would be more noticeable.
I am not any more pleased with this version. Maybe it is the angle from the deck looking down. I don't know. At any rate, I wiped it off and will do something else on the board. Perhaps going down to eye level would be better with such tall trees. It would probably be a better composition.
This is the Pastelbord after wiping and washing. This ghost image just might be the answer. You never know.I did get in some practice. Anytime you put your brush to canvas or your sticks to paper or board you learn something. Hopefully the next try will be what I am looking for. Check back to find out.
6 comments:
I like the light in the branches on the second painting.
Thanks, Bag Blog. I will try the painting from a different view point. I have painted pines at home and liked them more.
I also liked the 2nd painting. Oh well...
Jo, they all look moody and different, the last one is actually my favorite, the one you wiped off. I love the softness.
You might try bringing the foreground trees a little closer and larger, might help you in the composing dilemma.. Good luck, art like life, is a challenge huh.
Hugs
Rae
Hi jo, your sketches are really very cute and lovely. I absolutely loved your spirit with these trees here. I loved them all, even the washed out one looks so elegant. I think top angles really are special, they are tougher to deal with, but you managed it so well, all the best!
Joanna, I can always paint more trees. :)
Rae, thank you. Your suggestion would help, I think. Every painting is a challenge.
Padmaja, thank you. I checked out your blog and will go back and comment and look around a bit more.
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