I've decided to venture into figures a bit. I've always taken pictures of people when I see something compelling, though I see now I haven't taken NEARLY enough. Because I am loving this! And I want to paint more and more and more.
This is really cool, Carol. It really makes me think about how you stress "suggesting" in your workshop. You've done that beautifully here. I totally see these people and how they are walking, dressed, etc., but when I look closely, it's just suggested, not laid out in detail. The abstractness of the background is also very appealing.
I opened this up on Daily Paint Works and it took my breath away.
What's really evident here is your mastery of materials which I've come to believe is a crucial and overlooked element in the success of a painting and contributes greatly to consistency in an artist's work.
Your unique style sets it all off. Slam Bangin' !!!!!
Really a winner! You suggested just enough to make all those figures believable and uniquely themselves. Love the abstraction of the background. And there are a million more!
It has been great watching you learn and grow artistically over the last few years. Taking on challenges is the way to go. Thank you so much for the little tips that you learn as you go also. Your last Demo vid was excellent. Please ! more of that when you have time! Thanks! Bill
Bravo Carol~ that is really nice!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool, Carol. It really makes me think about how you stress "suggesting" in your workshop. You've done that beautifully here. I totally see these people and how they are walking, dressed, etc., but when I look closely, it's just suggested, not laid out in detail. The abstractness of the background is also very appealing.
ReplyDeleteI love the figures, Carol. I hope you do paint more and more and more!
ReplyDelete4 figures in 6 x 6, I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! You've captured the movement of the group but especially the movement in that guy's left arm! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, infinitely more interesting than the still lifes! More please.
ReplyDeleteOh you must, this is a beauty, it really shows off your wonderful brush skills
ReplyDeleteGreat composition. The freshness and spontaneity are spot-on!
ReplyDeletelove this... and the new "figures" idea, too... so fresh !
ReplyDeleteLove them! I hope you do more.
ReplyDeleteI opened this up on Daily Paint Works and it took my breath away.
ReplyDeleteWhat's really evident here is your mastery of materials which I've come to believe is a crucial and overlooked element in the success of a painting and contributes greatly to consistency in an artist's work.
Your unique style sets it all off.
Slam Bangin' !!!!!
Love your figures Carol and how you have played with the bright sunlight and shade.
ReplyDeleteReally a winner! You suggested just enough to make all those figures believable and uniquely themselves. Love the abstraction of the background.
ReplyDeleteAnd there are a million more!
This is a wonderful painting. I agree with everyone else, you should do more figures!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! People are something else.
ReplyDeleteThat's seriously beautiful. I LOVE the light. And 4 figures in 6 x 6 is WAAAAY impressive.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis fabulous work with us
Good creations
This is fantastic! can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteYes you should! Your brushstroke is wonderful. I feel them moving...
ReplyDeleteIt has been great watching you learn and grow artistically over the last few years. Taking on challenges is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the little tips that you learn as you go also.
Your last Demo vid was excellent. Please ! more of that when you have time! Thanks! Bill
Spectacular. Do more Carol.
ReplyDeleteThis is super! The movement of the figures is right on and the suggested background is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThese are looking great Carol. I was wondering when you were going to do figures. There fun to paint and challenging too.
ReplyDeleteAwesome video. I'm a big fan of finger picking guitar music also. Check out Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, amazing stuff.
~Kirby