Every once in a while I hit the send button by mistake and all my readers get a blank or incomplete post. Oops! What I meant to say was that after working on this painting to darken the values, I think I over did the dark orangy background and will have to rework it. Not today though. I'm in the final preparations for Open Studios which is this coming weekend.
The photo with the set up is the before, where the darks aren't dark enough. The second shot looks pretty good under the light BUT in natural light the contrast between the blue umbrella and the background is lost. Another lesson.
By the way, I invite critique and suggestion from all of you.
Every once in a while I hit the send button by mistake and all my readers get a blank or incomplete post. Oops! What I meant to say was that after working on this painting to darken the values, I think I over did the dark orangy background and will have to rework it. Not today though. I'm in the final preparations for Open Studios which is this coming weekend.
The photo with the set up is the before, where the darks aren't dark enough. The second shot looks pretty good under the light BUT in natural light the contrast between the blue umbrella and the background is lost. Another lesson.
By the way, I invite critique and suggestion from all of you.
6 comments:
I dunno, i like em both! got the invite, can't wait. But, is the pahtay on Fri. nite?? also stop by and see Mr. Luke in all his glory!
I am a parasol person----I decided it was better for my locks to use a parasol rather than a hat for a sunscreen and now I have them---big ones---in all kinds of colours and combos. I'm also partial to the ones in drinks, although I don't actually ever order mixed drinks so i have to steal the parasols from my drunken friends.
Very beautiful painting, Mary! Your use of color is always so fresh! Wonderful sense of composition in all your work!
Mary, this is wonderful !
(Oo) Leavin' some stones to let you know that I have visited. Have a happy Thanksgiving and know that I have counted you as one of my blessings!
These parasols and the little set up is sooooo cute! You make me want to paint parasols!
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