I was trying to create a triad color scheme with this painting. Red-Violet flowers with Yellow-Orange centers against a Blue-Green background. I painted this on my new favorite surface. Amperstand Smooth Aritist Panels.
I thought I would try something different and fun. I did a lot of black outline on this painting which I think gives it an interesting look. I definitely want to do more like this.
I learned a lot about working with color on this painting.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
"Stork"
9x16 Oil
I was able to get a great photo of this stork while at the zoo. Of course she wasn't in a nest at the zoo. But after researching storks I decided to place her in one. This was so much fun to paint. What did I learn from painting this? I learned that you don't have to paint individual feathers. Just indicate them with value changes.
I began oil painting in February of 2008. I love color, light and reflections. I still have much to learn and I'm still trying to find my style. I love realism but I also enjoy the look of impressionism. My goal in the beginning was to fill my walls with my own art. I've almost accomplished that goal.