Finished Painting
I found the dark red fabric really quite difficult to paint! However I did find that by putting into practice my tonal learnings from the previous exercises I was able to build up colour carefully and slowly.
I followed the reccomendations in the course material and began to identify colour areas in the painting by very pale washes. Keeping the colour fresh was another factor which I feel helped me to compose and complete this painting.
Once the painting was finished I was quite surprised to see the tones and shades used in both the lemon and the apple to finish them and create shade and shadow!
Monday, 30 April 2012
Project 4 Colour - Still life with colourful objects
Project 4 Colour - Still life with colourful objects
This was the second sketch I completed in my sketchbook prior to starting my painting on watercolour paper.I found this sketch really helpful for sizing, proportion and light and dark shades.
Project 4 Colour - Still life with colourful objects
This is the preliminary sketch and painting of my colourful objects. I was cafeful to pick a very vibrant background in the strong red, then a couple of vibrant pieces of fruit. I then chose to contrast this with the muted tones of the derwent mug. After completing this quick colour sketch I decided to move the apple nearer to the lemon so that the items overlapped and the apple could pick up some of the yellow tone of the lemon.
Project 3 Tone and Composition - Logbook Notes
I think the studies which worked best were the lounge in burnt sienna and the final painting the shed interior in sepia. Perhaps this is because they were both painted in warm colours which seemed to convey the sinshine fairly well. The imagined room in sunlight was perhaps too cool whne it was finished.
I did not feel too constrained by the use of monochrome - I think the previous exercises of still life in monochrome were really key in me forming this opinion. I have found the layering of one colour in multiple tones really enjoyable and a truly new learning experience.
I think the ability of watercolour to convey mood and atmosphere has been really well demonstrated by my previous comment regarding which paintings I feel worked well i.e. the colours demonstrating either warmth or light or coolness. I think the observed studies did help me to compose imaginary rooms, however I did need to take my time and it did not come easily.
Since completing thiss section of the course I have found I am really tired after completing a painting! I guess this is due to the extent to which I have been staring at my subjects!
I think the studies which worked best were the lounge in burnt sienna and the final painting the shed interior in sepia. Perhaps this is because they were both painted in warm colours which seemed to convey the sinshine fairly well. The imagined room in sunlight was perhaps too cool whne it was finished.
I did not feel too constrained by the use of monochrome - I think the previous exercises of still life in monochrome were really key in me forming this opinion. I have found the layering of one colour in multiple tones really enjoyable and a truly new learning experience.
I think the ability of watercolour to convey mood and atmosphere has been really well demonstrated by my previous comment regarding which paintings I feel worked well i.e. the colours demonstrating either warmth or light or coolness. I think the observed studies did help me to compose imaginary rooms, however I did need to take my time and it did not come easily.
Since completing thiss section of the course I have found I am really tired after completing a painting! I guess this is due to the extent to which I have been staring at my subjects!
Project 3 Tone and Composition - Shed interior completed
I chose to use sepia for this painting as I thought brown tones would lend themselves well to the interior of such a natural environment. The prelimary line drawing has enabled me to create perspective. I then again carefully increased layers of pale washes and allowed them to dry in between. After the paler washes were dry I layered darker tones to highlight the tools, under the workbench, the sides of the shed and parts of the roof. I was careful throughout not to over tint the windows as I was keen to create contrast bewteen the brightness of the windows and the gloomy interior of the shed.
Project 3 Tone and Composition - Imaginary Rooms
I decided to pretend night had fallen for my second imaginary room, with a lamp which is not visible in the painting but is located on the right at the foot of the bed. Having already completed the daytime painting I found I was better able to recreate the scene as a nighttime scene. In isolation I have mixed feelings about this painting, however when I place it next to the previous painting I am happier that it shows the difference in light source.
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