I promised to share my weekly paintings for my class whether they look good or not, and unfortunately this painting is a NOT! Last week I was reminded of why I often prefer working digitally rather than by hand. I need the undo button!
The assignment was to incorporate a few of the composition principles we learned into a painting, so I chose “keep an odd number of elements that vary in size” and “add rhythm.” I really preferred this painting before I added the brown (luckily I snapped a photo at that point), but I felt like it looked unfinished and needed more depth. Just for the record, smearing brown paint everywhere will not give you depth!
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I don’t think your second painting is bad! I will admit, I like the first one better though. Your ideas are soo fun, love!
I wouldn’t be so hard on yourself, it’s still really cool! Like the other person that commented, I have to say I like the “when i should have stopped painting” one best, but the final one is amazing too. That’s what second attempts are for, right? =)
The second one looks like the outer teardrops are vibrating so more movement in that one. I like them both for different reasons. The first one looks fresh clean and light, like summer, the second like autumn. So they are seasonal. :)
I love your sketchbooks so much! I am a writing utensil nerd, so I was wondering what type of pens you typically use?
Thanks Lu! Lately I’ve been using Sharpie pens.
Its not that bad. But yes the first one is better. Just make another one :)
i totally know how you feel. i dod a painting for a Moroccan fundraiser and thought i’d keep going, when i should have stopped long ago. but yours both look great !