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5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.
5"x 7" Oil on gessoed board.
I'm on a roll here with the still life paintings. I guess if one sticks with something for awhile they might get good at it, so I'm stuck for a while. I once again painted on the Ampersand Gessoboard and this time gave it a coat of the black gesso as a base color.
The actual painting is a bit warmer than I could achieve in photoshop , especially the background green and the table top. Oh how we all have our whoes with the photography!
The actual painting is a bit warmer than I could achieve in photoshop , especially the background green and the table top. Oh how we all have our whoes with the photography!
6 comments:
FWIW, I see a lot of warmth in the background on my monitor. Very nice piece. Soft and peach-fuzzy. Maybe I'm weird, but my favorite part of this painting is the way the edge of the table is handled. That, combined with the background give it a very "old world" feel.
Thanks, Jennifer. FWIW I don't think I'm done with this, that is if I want to give it anymore time. It may just stay a study and I'll do a larger piece someday to make the changes. I think it lacks something - no interest. I was thinking of picking a bit of peach branch down the street and introducing some leaves. Also, I thought a very subtle window pane light shape/highlight on the right side of the wall might be interesting. Kenn says it's not worth it, go on to a new piece. I guess I have to for now because it's on ebay for a week as is. I like the table edge too!
I'm Marilyn!!!!! I'm on my husband's computer because I'm off line for a few days. I think I need a new modem.
I would let it be done. It's a hard thing sometimes, isn't it? I know all too well. I like your ideas, but I think ultimately you'll find more satisfaction in executing them in a new piece. This one looks complete as it is, and it'll probably get snatched up at auction soon any way. :-)
I disagree with J.Y. completely. This piece will require at least another full week! For goodness sake.
Rick, Jennifer was right, it sold as is! I'm sure glad I didn't go back and mess with it!
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