Weeks ago I decided that I need to do more small paintings on a more regular basis and really study the mundane, simple things around me. With that in mind I ordered a supply of 6”x6” deep, gallery wrapped canvasses when Curry’s had their sale last month. I got some help with “seeing” better last weekend.
Yesterday I set up a still life with just a red onion with a light green background and painted my first 6x6 canvas. So fun! I love the way these colors complement each other. There’s a real trick to getting the paint to leave your brush when and how you want it to! I’ve got a lot to work out in that regard. My hands can be quite shaky at times so I do better when I make a quick, decisive stroke. Easier said than done – trust me on that! Location, pressure, direction, angle, all factors in making oil paint work. Before the stroke you’ve already made several key decisions – which brush? which color? how intense? what value? It’s very, very entertaining… Ciao!
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