Although I knew what the subject was to be, having taken part in the setting of the programme ( 4 large white cardboard boxes) I had no idea what I would do until I got there.
After a bit of thought, I decided that lovely combinations of colour would be good, and so used a series of angles, into which I added varios washes. At the time I thought that I was making the paint fairly strong, but at the end of the 2 hour session, I thought the whole thing was wishy-washy, and I did have problems coping with the lack of curves.
I had every intention of improving the painting when I got home, but I think I only made it worse.
Never mind, it would not do to have 100% success. A bit of abject failure is a good spur to trying harder!!
The painting was done on 'Cornwall' paper.
I don't think the additions helped Yvonne. If in doubt leave well alone. I've learned that to my cost - frequently.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Peter. I think my comments bear out your thoughts. Obviously a case of .....must try harder!
DeleteI agree with Peter, the addition of your doilies spoils a really subtle and intriguing image.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Mick. I am afraid even the initial effort leaves me a bit cold. Kees Van Aalst, in his book, 'Realistic Abstracts' suggests that one of the most frequent problems is......'tonal quality too much in half tones creating a dull, lifeless picture'. My result to a T, but it was better than what I am now left with. Back to the drawing board!
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