When you’re painting a large piece do you approach the sky in this same manner? Or do you put down a layer or neutral blue and then go back over it with the variations of clouds, grey, etc?
On the small study…for a larger painting, you mentioned thenROSEMARY CLASSIC that you use for both oil and acrylic. But did you mean one set dedicated just for acrylic and one set for oils? I recall in the past teachers saying once you use a brush for oil painting, the brush will not work as well for acrylic. (You can start a painting with acrylic and oil paint can be added on top….but not the reverse.
In composition a tangent is anytime a line comes up against an edge but doesn't follow through to the other side behind or in front of the object it is against. Simple example using this keyboard is a upper case ' T ' and lower case ' t '. In the upper case T, the vertical stops at the horizontal arm on the T. That is where the "tangent" would be. In the lower case ' t ', the vertical passes through the horizontal arm of the ' t '. Taking that to a painting or drawing where, or if, your intention is to create a 2 dimensional illusion of 3 dimensional space, stopping a line of movement across the background for instance, up against the side of a middle ground tree, would kill the illusion of depth of the space. If it passes and is seen somewhat on the other side of the tree, you give the viewer the idea that there's distance between the tree and the "road, river, trail" or whatever it was that the line represented. That holds true for those examples, but it's really something to check whenever you're examining your paintings/drawings as you move through the process of creating it. Hope that helps.
…of neutral blue…
When you’re painting a large piece do you approach the sky in this same manner? Or do you put down a layer or neutral blue and then go back over it with the variations of clouds, grey, etc?
Tat 24 minutes in and you just answered my question! Thanks
It’s motivating for me to watch your painting. Your work is gorgeous so thank you for sharing your talent and skills.
Do you always do a color study before a large studio painting?
On the small study…for a larger painting, you mentioned thenROSEMARY CLASSIC that you use for both oil and acrylic. But did you mean one set dedicated just for acrylic and one set for oils? I recall in the past teachers saying once you use a brush for oil painting, the brush will not work as well for acrylic. (You can start a painting with acrylic and oil paint can be added on top….but not the reverse.
What are “tangents” (in discussion about continuing bright horizon line behind palm)?
Haven’t finished watching this extraordinary video, yet have gained so much insight on your process. Glad I signed up !
I appreciate your experience in painting and your acceptance of inexperience.❤️
Thank you Marc! It was great watching this painting come to life. I love that I can go back and watch the demo any time.
In composition a tangent is anytime a line comes up against an edge but doesn't follow through to the other side behind or in front of the object it is against. Simple example using this keyboard is a upper case ' T ' and lower case ' t '. In the upper case T, the vertical stops at the horizontal arm on the T. That is where the "tangent" would be. In the lower case ' t ', the vertical passes through the horizontal arm of the ' t '. Taking that to a painting or drawing where, or if, your intention is to create a 2 dimensional illusion of 3 dimensional space, stopping a line of movement across the background for instance, up against the side of a middle ground tree, would kill the illusion of depth of the space. If it passes and is seen somewhat on the other side of the tree, you give the viewer the idea that there's distance between the tree and the "road, river, trail" or whatever it was that the line represented. That holds true for those examples, but it's really something to check whenever you're examining your paintings/drawings as you move through the process of creating it. Hope that helps.
Just wondering if you have sent more videos since this last one? Hope all is well. Breda
Wondering if this is the most recent video.