Artist Note
A small plein air painting.
We are focusing on color and values
in class this month so I wanted to
jog my memory a bit on the difference
between painting from a photo
and getting out and seeing it.
Shadows are MUCH lighter
and transparent outdoors
and transparent outdoors
but look darker on a photo.
Verticals are always darker than horizontals
(The same color will be darker as a vertical
when light source is above)
...and the distant, horizontal ground
is the lightest area after the light on the clouds.
We all see color differently and I like to
punch up the actual colors I see
so below is the plein air painting
and you can see how it started
with a strong light dark pattern
of neutral colors...
We all see color differently and I like to
punch up the actual colors I see
so below is the plein air painting
and you can see how it started
with a strong light dark pattern
of neutral colors...
I know some of you will prefer it
one way over the other
and that is why it is important to paint
what YOU like best for yourself.
Personally...
I love a bit of color
Enjoy your weekend
and thanks for visiting.
and thanks for visiting.
I love a bit of color too, and this landscape is awesome , not just 'sky is blue and grass is green ', wonderful and inspiring !
ReplyDeletegood to hear from you Jane. thanks for the neat, feel good comment!
DeleteI was admiring your beautiful bouquet of flowers
Especially love the textures.
Looks to me, Julie, that you have hit your stride all over again. I think I will refer to you as Funkless Julie from now on!
ReplyDeleteyou make me smile . ..its a gift ... thank you David.
DeleteI enjoyed reading your post about the tagging.
This is a wonderful example of how vibrant and energetic a plein air piece can be, as well as an illustration of how the artist's perspective can enhance the experience. Once again, I am struck by what a marvelous instructor you are. Your guild students are fortunate indeed!
ReplyDeletethis is a keeper for me. A complement is very nice as I am laying myself bare while I find my way with new stuff. thanks good buddy!
DeleteAppreciate your comparative comments on the difference between plein air and photo. I just finished an interior showing my front door in late afternoon and was startled to see how different it looked in a photo I took.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes saw a dark space for the door window and the photo showed it as light. Proof I need to get out more!!
Very happy to hear you can see the difference between the photo and in life, Lauren. Nice you shared that I paint my still life stuff from life because i see the space involved much better too. space is what so many beginners get wrong because the photo flattens it out.
DeleteI really love your landscape and the greens are beautiful .
Very wonderful landscape painting !!!
ReplyDeleteHi Stelios - so nice of you to comment. Thanks you.
DeleteJulie I love your bit of color...it gives your painting that special touch of you. Especially adore that rose color in the sky. Hope life is good friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie - life is good and I am delighted you are back blogging after the month off. Love your bird painting.
DeleteLove the beautiful pinks running through a great little painting. Good Job Julie!
ReplyDeleteHappy you like it Blanche. Thanks ... love your complement .
DeleteThis is really beautiful, Julie. The painting is amazing but that sky!!!
ReplyDeletethanks Hilda - happy you like it. I admit to adoring your new portrait of Little Miss Drama Queen! What a kick!
DeleteI personally like a bit of color too. Your pinks give the scene additional drama!
ReplyDeleteThe pinks were there so I cannot take credit, Joan. Love your post on your trip to Delft
DeleteI, too, love how you punched up the color - it just sings! And that sky is beyond wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan. Thanks for the nice complement. Made me feel good.
DeleteI enjoyed your post on the framing. iIpassed it on.
im for using as much colour as possible :D which yes has come back to bite me on the butt when I've done it myself painting lol
ReplyDeleteColor - it is so personal. I admire you for pushing color under gray skies . I am surrounded by color where I live due to no moisture in the air. l have enjoyed watching your progress on the falcon.
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