Sunday, October 26, 2008

So close and yet so far away...


Getting close.. but not there.. SO many little adjustments to make...It seems critical to have space to step back and look at this painting..however my studio doesn't allow for that.. Hence, the photo.. I see things I haven't seen before, like the drastic color change in the bottom third of the painting... I wonder if it is really there, or if it is caused by the lighting in the studio (height of windows, etc.) I see that color change a lot, usually caused by shade.. but it wasn't intentional here.. And is this what I was hoping the painting would look like? A balance between a bit of drama and a soothing effect? I'm not sure. I probably need to leave it alone and return after a week or so... But my goal is to finish it before I go back East on Nov 6... Plenty of time, it seems..

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Well, I like the gradual, but distinctive contrast in the shading. I think it gives the painting interest and depth. And the juxtaposition of dramatic or soothing effect is good. So much for a writer's opinion!