I think I can push the darks darker and bounce up the contrast. At some point, I'll probably scumble a thin veil of white and then push out again. I'm getting some good feelings from this exercise.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Pushing the Lily
Working with titanium white with just a hint of yellow ochre, I dropped in highlights and lighter areas, and later glazed with transparent yellow earth. Then some glazing with orange earth and finally with Burgundy Red Ochre Deep.
I think I can push the darks darker and bounce up the contrast. At some point, I'll probably scumble a thin veil of white and then push out again. I'm getting some good feelings from this exercise.
I think I can push the darks darker and bounce up the contrast. At some point, I'll probably scumble a thin veil of white and then push out again. I'm getting some good feelings from this exercise.
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Wow-the difference between this image and the last one is startling. The lily already has an inner light to it. It looks beautiful. No wonder you have good feelings about this.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judith! It's all in the nearly white base and subsequent glazing. And, I'm amazed at what earth pigments can do, that is, rather that the cads or other "bright" paints.
ReplyDeletejohn, nice job!!!!!!!!!! the lily has a nice inner light. very nice. you must be happy so far. dorothy
ReplyDeleteHey thanks, Dorothy! I keep thinking... Now what would Koo tell me to do next? ;-)
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