These two works are really from one original plein air painting I did some time ago. I was never happy with the painting but for some reason I didn't throw it out like I should have. I had seen a painting in a gallery that had a similar treatment done to it where with every tonal change on the painting a gold line was drawn around it. (I wonder if the artist was as unhappy with her painting as I was with mine?) It was really quite attractive so I thought I'd see if I couldn't save this painting by trying the same method.
I didn't like the original composition so first I divided the painting in two and found I liked them each better apart than one painting, then used a gold gel pen to show the tonal changes. I don't think it helped the painting much but I did enjoy the process. Click on the bottom photo to enlarge, for some reason the other photo doesn't ... not sure why.
It's different. I always liked those kind of drawing paintings when they were outlined in black. Wonder if black would change the appearance. Just thinking out loud Nancy.
ReplyDeleteHey, thats a good idea.... I think I'll give it a try. I love trying new things. Thanks Toni.
ReplyDeleteI like this, very much. The outlining gives it an alomst, ahem, digital look.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy different, experimental work!
Thanks WJ.... you made me smile today. I agree, experimental work is almost always enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI like both paintings too, especially the forest!
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