tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post8569414529847314071..comments2024-01-09T08:37:46.022-08:00Comments on Nancy Van Blaricom : Notan and the White OrchidNancy Van Blaricomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-53062610468254540492012-10-18T14:46:52.476-07:002012-10-18T14:46:52.476-07:00I know that there artists that tell you "rule...I know that there artists that tell you "rules" and they have to be abided by, but you know as well as I do Nancy, when it comes to art, there are NO rules. If there were we wouldn't have been subjected to Andy Warhol. ;) <br /><br />That being said, take a picture of your setup. Take numerous pictures from different angles. Paint from life, but don't hesitate to refer to the photos if something is vexing you or you see something in the photo that adds to your painting.<br /><br />Painting from photos is not the mortal sin that some artists will try to get you to believe. But, do paint from life as much as possible so that when you look at the photo you know what the set up is SUPPOSED to look like, not what the photo shows.<br /><br />This is why the directory on my computer holding all my painting photos is called Reference Photos. I use them as reference materials.<br /><br />Wow! Did I write all that? ;)Dave Caseyhttp://www.thedailypainter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-32250454316303055172012-10-18T11:26:10.879-07:002012-10-18T11:26:10.879-07:00It's all a learning tool, isn't it? Becaus...It's all a learning tool, isn't it? Because it is already a white object, it will be hard to tell what it is until you use some color. But like Sandi says, too much mid-value.Nancy L. Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482532327670658220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-60226188340457976012012-10-17T17:39:33.780-07:002012-10-17T17:39:33.780-07:00Maybe a view from another angle? Too much mid-valu...Maybe a view from another angle? Too much mid-value? Maybe your lights should be NEXT TO your darks? Who knows??Sand Hill Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272519786636794477noreply@blogger.com