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I have this painting in progress waiting in my studio. I began it with great enthusiasm working from a photo resource I had of a French flower market. Soon the painting became very strong in value, much darker mood than I had initially wanted; it didn't have the light airy feeling I yearned for, the way the subject made me feel. How does one paint a feeling? At this point, I put the photo away and let my intuition take me on a journey to find it. That part was fun, I was able to get rid of the dark mood, and find the light airyness I was after, but I haven't wholly resolved it. I feel a creeping sense of the dreaded 'sentimentalism' beginning to appear...o dear.... THAT'S NOT what I'm after!
I stopped working at this point because I don't want to continue on THAT journey. I'm still stumped. I wont abandon it entirely, there's something I like in it...ha ha ha...any ideas? I mean it's been almost a month!! Call me impatient, but I'm at a loss.
Meanwhile, this weekend I'm at ART IN THE BARN which takes place near Smiths Falls. Over 50 artists from RLAA will present a varied member's show. Stop by if you're in the vicinity, would love to see you there!
It's my last art show of the summer.
Meanwhile, this weekend I'm at ART IN THE BARN which takes place near Smiths Falls. Over 50 artists from RLAA will present a varied member's show. Stop by if you're in the vicinity, would love to see you there!