So, in this step, I finished adding the tomatoes, started to bring them into rounded existence, corrected some of the colors in the colander, and generally attempted to give the painting some more depth.
One thing I'm finding that is an incredible tool to progress on a work is taking these pictures. It's a way of stepping back to get an progress overview. It also more clearly illustrates what needs fixing, like the "looking at it in the mirror" trick.
I started on the holes, and then got tired. Will try to finish today.
I had posted a picture of these cherry tomatoes as something I wanted to try and paint in acrylic. I made it a challenge for myself in these ways:
1. I'm painting over an old painting that I don't like - I've never done that before.
2. I'm painting it in acrylic. It's easier for me to do in watercolor - so I'm pushing my comfort envelope.
3. I've decided to try and paint it in 4 sittings, using only two brushes. One large to keep it loose, and one smaller for the fine details. (face it, those holes can NOT be painted with a large brush).
4. I'm using a practically new tube of silver paint, that I'd bought for some accent work on a non-representational modern painting I'd done for a client a few years ago. I've never actually painting with silver toned paint, but it seemed appropriate for this work. I'm using silver instead of white. The bottom photo is after two sittings. Two sittings down, two to go. I'll show it to you when I'm done.
The easy thing to do is just go along with what you already know. If you challenge yourself, you just might learn something new.
I'm turning into a philosopher in my old age....
I took this picture last week when I was putting stuff away after grocery shopping.
I did a watercolor years ago, with cherries in a colander, and it came out great. I'm thinking I would like to do this one, but I'm wondering if I can carry it off in acrylic.
Nah, I liked the concept in watercolor too much.
Can you tell I'm casting about for my next project? I think this might be it, though. I just love painting with red.
