I thought I would finally show you one of the studies I have been alluding to. I am trying to learn how to paint people and abstract backgrounds from my own photos. This study is part of the project I am working on with others on-line, limiting our palettes to learn more about choosing colors to interpret photos. This study is the first one I did that went beyond monochrome. I really didn't want to paint the parking lot that was behind the subject in the reference photo, so this is what I came up with. New territory for me, and I had just about a half an hour to work on this one.
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4 comments:
I really like this little study in oranges... you captured the shyness of the child...like the abstract quality of the background... maybe adding a slight horizontal line dividing the space she is standing and the the rest...
There is a lot being said in this painting Meredith. I'm terrified of painting people, but I want to so I know I will be going kicking and screaming into the process. Love it.
Thanks, guys. Sharon, maybe we can learn together. Carol, I will try your suggestion next time, because I think I will be doing more of these.
I think it is great you are trying new things all the time and I like the idea of the abstract background. It makes it all about your subject doesn't it? Love your plein air piece. I am painting in a plein air competition this Saturday, I find people don't really pay that much attention to you so it doesn't bother me much. I love the scene you were lucky enough to paint, wow.
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