Sometimes you have a photo and want to paint it, regardless. Painting is never easy, no matter what. The most fun was taking grandchild's photo of Harry on a rug and making a quick sketch of it to see if an oil could be interesting. I was surprised a black dog showed up better on more color! I had the painting 3/4 finished when it was time for bed, so I scribbled on the last 1/4 of the canvas to use up the paint, and the brushing made the little canvas one I love. I intended to return to the painting, perfect the rug, and give Harry more dimension; but I like it as it is, messy and lovable, intractable like him.
Next, Joe wanted me to paint the photo of Hannah running in a track meet. The frame helps. Then, I thought I would make a quick portrait of Joe and dog in the reading chair. Straight from a photo (almost), it needs something more interesting...a bigger rendition, wilder colors, Gauguin type composition? But sometimes this is all one is ready to do. I've been looking at paintings at the Clark, Fogg and MFA, am inspired to paint more, and this is a toe back in the water..
With my new pochade box and the urban sketch group inspiration, I must work more from life, but this was fine for lazy summer's play which for me was really getting back to work. The three aren't framed yet, but Joe will do!
Sometimes you have a photo and want to paint it, regardless. Painting is never easy, no matter what. The most fun was taking grandchild's photo of Harry on a rug and making a quick sketch of it to see if an oil could be interesting. I was surprised a black dog showed up better on more color! I had the painting 3/4 finished when it was time for bed, so I scribbled on the last 1/4 of the canvas to use up the paint, and the brushing made the little canvas one I love. I intended to return to the painting, perfect the rug, and give Harry more dimension; but I like it as it is, messy and lovable, intractable like him.
Alice’s Comment: I really like all of these paintings so much that I can’t choose a favorite. Perhaps the one of Joe edges out the others slightly! Good work, Linda, on all. I’m delighted you’re are so productive! Alice Baird
ReplyDeleteNow all of a sudden my name appears, which means I can comment! Whew, what a relief. I clicked to enlarge them all this time. And after doing that, I think I like Harry on the red rug the best, but all are wonderful! So relieved that now I can post. Don't know what happened before!
ReplyDeleteThese are all three terrific, but I'm particularly in love with the Harry painting. It has so much life in it - Harry! And the colors. You can paint anything. How do you do it?'
ReplyDeleteI tries it once but I'll try it again; they are all terrific, but I especially love the one of Harry. So much life- in Harry and the colors!
ReplyDeleteYour ability to paint a variety of subjects and have them all come out so wonderfully is a gift. Be thankful that you possess it! DJ
ReplyDeleteI love all 3 of your paintings. I'm so glad you are painting again. I wish we could see some of your sketches, too.
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