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?
No... In the video I mentioned that if I'm working from a photo of an area that I've never painted from life, I might, depending on how complicated or vague the idea is. I used to always to value studies, color comps and possibly a mid size study before launching into a large studio painting. It's a good idea and really sets you up for success on the large painting if you learn from the studies,
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.
Yes, I have a container of brushes for water based paints (acrylics, gouache) and containers for oil paints. I wouldn't hesitate to use an acrylic brush for oils, and if an oil brush has been cleaned out well, it's probably not a real problem for acrylics either. I've done that. It will function well but you are better to use brushes intended for each medium and not mixing them up.
I've lived my entire life inexperienced! And expect it to continue that way. That's the amazing thing about practicing and studying something, anything really, for so long. You always feel inexperienced. It's that old saying that 'the more you learn, the less you know.'. Cheers!
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?
Yes and no. There are so many ways to go about accomplishing a goal that I don't like to narrow my approach to any one way, all of the time. I always like to mention the book Richard Schmid Paints The Landscape, published in 1975, where Richard demonstrates something like 12 different ways to paint a painting. Each way is a tool to accomplish a goal with the work. Being open to, and having more tools under your belt, means you can be more expressive in what you want to paint. https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31544327933&ref_=ps_ggl_17730966692&cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade50up-_-product_id=COM9780823048625USED-_-keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8vaxjsXSgQMVRkx_AB2Aog81EAQYAyABEgL25_D_BwE
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?
No... In the video I mentioned that if I'm working from a photo of an area that I've never painted from life, I might, depending on how complicated or vague the idea is. I used to always to value studies, color comps and possibly a mid size study before launching into a large studio painting. It's a good idea and really sets you up for success on the large painting if you learn from the studies,
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.
Yes, I have a container of brushes for water based paints (acrylics, gouache) and containers for oil paints. I wouldn't hesitate to use an acrylic brush for oils, and if an oil brush has been cleaned out well, it's probably not a real problem for acrylics either. I've done that. It will function well but you are better to use brushes intended for each medium and not mixing them up.
What are “tangents” (in discussion about continuing bright horizon line behind palm)?
Graham that answer is in a comment above. I thought it was being posted directly to your question, but it had a mind of it's own!
Haven’t finished watching this extraordinary video, yet have gained so much insight on your process. Glad I signed up !
So happy to hear, Susan! Thank you.
I appreciate your experience in painting and your acceptance of inexperience.❤️
I've lived my entire life inexperienced! And expect it to continue that way. That's the amazing thing about practicing and studying something, anything really, for so long. You always feel inexperienced. It's that old saying that 'the more you learn, the less you know.'. Cheers!
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.
I get that! Thank you!
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
You haven’t missed anything. I’ve been under the gun for so many deadlines that I haven’t had time to put together another demo, yet. Soon I hope.
Thank you,
Marc
Wondering if this is the most recent video.
You haven’t missed anything. I’ve been under the gun for so many deadlines that I haven’t had time to put together another demo, yet. Soon I hope.
Thank you,
Marc