Seeing Red
8x6in oil on canvas board $125. SOLD
A cuppa tea out in the garden is one of the delights of summer.
Artist Note.
I have painted this red teapot many times and really enjoy it.
Red is my favorite color because it is so cheerful, but I find
it can be difficult to modulate.
I used orange to lighten and a yellow green to take the garish
look away. To darken, I moved into Quinacridone Magenta
with a little transparent oxide brown. Some green was added
to permanent red as a transition color from shadow to light.
I do hope the blog is fully functioning again and the image
comes through.
Julie, I love red also. This is another wonderful painting! The balance is so well done. I love how this teapot points inside for you to enter.
ReplyDeleteGood point about the teapot angle. The spoon also point you in.
DeleteWell done. Thank you for the color tips too. Yes, your blog is back!!
ReplyDeleteLovely painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat. Your carnations are wonderful!
DeleteLove the red in this painting! I so appreciate you sharing your painting process and all the beautiful colors you are using!
ReplyDeleteNice of you to comment, Carol. Thanks - enjoy your trip.
DeleteWorking perfectly this time, I see red too :-) Just LOVE this explosion of colors !
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jane. Your floral painting is an explosion of colors, too.
DeleteHappy to have you back with such a cheerful painting. Loved the information you gave about how you dealt with the reds. Did you start with cad red medium?
ReplyDeleteI started with Napathol, Helen. I am trying to keep safe colors on my palette. I do have cad reds but may use them for tiny areas if necessary.
DeleteWow - this painting knocks my socks off! I just love it and am in awe of your mastery of red. It is difficult and you have done this so beautifully and vibrantly!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Susan. Your sunflowers are wonderful!
Deletebeautiful painting. I love the brush strokes.
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