I took this new photo this morning and I also figured out the problem I was having with PhotoShop, of which I have only very basic knowledge. Yesterday I referenced Frank Gardner who's exercises using mixtures of oddball colors ( which we all have in our collections of paint tubes) can yield surprising results. In this painting I managed to get a nice blue from Dioxazine Purple and Thalo Blue Green. Who knew? For some more paintings of Maine bridges check out Cooper Dragonette's blog, Tomato Can Brushes. There is a bit of glare on the suspension cables. They show up better in actuality.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Bridge to Stonington
I took this new photo this morning and I also figured out the problem I was having with PhotoShop, of which I have only very basic knowledge. Yesterday I referenced Frank Gardner who's exercises using mixtures of oddball colors ( which we all have in our collections of paint tubes) can yield surprising results. In this painting I managed to get a nice blue from Dioxazine Purple and Thalo Blue Green. Who knew? For some more paintings of Maine bridges check out Cooper Dragonette's blog, Tomato Can Brushes. There is a bit of glare on the suspension cables. They show up better in actuality.
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and i got a private showing!! :D
still busting a gut over here about "Don't you talk, auntie Ree". :D
Love the subtlety of this. I would, however, like to see just a little more definition on the bridge top - the colors just are so close in value. Try a 'Paula' maybe? A little outline?
Kelley, funny you should mention that. This morning I was looking at it thinking... a little touch of dark around the cables with a sable brush would add to it. Thanks for your input. Looking forward to Tuesday at your studio.
I was thinking when I saw this that the closeness of values in the top part of the painting was interesting the way the cables just barely show up. It could actually be a nice tonalist piece, as is.
Love the brush strokes here, and what a wonderful "new blue" discovery.Also love the juxtaposition of the warm against the cool colors.
Faye
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