The critique post was a couple of days ago. https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/2020/02/pink-and-blue-in-oil-paint-and-critique.html
I haven't been painting regularly and this was apparent. I was excited to get the oils out and smoosh around the paint. I just dove right in. I failed to do a sketch or two for perspective and light which is so important. You can see the errors before you start and find a good composition. It is much easier to paint from a good plan than to try to change it as you go.
Summer Arrival
Oil on canvas panel, 9 x 12 inches
Maybe the name should be Summer's Last Stand?
I made a hand-out for Elements of a Good Painting in 2008. I should take my own advice.
4 comments:
Wow, Jo! What a great self-critique and I love the "new" painting! The direction of the light source is paramount - (and easily forgotten or ignored)! You are making me take a look back at my current paintings for self-critiques! Thanks!
Rosemary, hi there! Thank you, I'm pleased to furnish reminders. Your work is excellent, you plan and execute well. I'm smiling.
the colours work a lot better in the repaint, much more complementary :)
Jennifer Rose, thank you. I'm happy with it now, too.
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