8x10 oil underpainting on canvasI decided to try to simply on this underpainting. Use less color work in a subtractive method. This is mostly burnt sienna, Liquin and a tiny bit of indanthrone blue. I covered the canvas with burnt sienna and wiped, brushed and Q-tipped. As a pastel artist I am accustomed to working from dark to light, but with an opening to change my mind.. My understanding of this process is that if I have a dark down and later, when glazing I want it to be lighter, tough luck. I guess I will see soon enough. Value is what it is all about at this point.
7 comments:
Hi Loriann, I love how you just go for it! I can't wait to see how this class influences your already beautiful paintings. I'm learning a lot from your questions. I have a very nifty notebook with sheet protectors of everything from the class. I'm learning tons.
Hi Janelle,
Yeah, the class has really opened up a new way of thinking for me too. I can't wait to use color! L
Wow, Loriann, this is lovely! I really like your usual colors, but this is surprisingly calming and gentle and entrancing. Nice.
I've been doing something like this lately...putting in a middle value wash, adding darks, subtracting lights. I find it helps me organize the value pattern of the whole painting right from the start. I love reading about this class. cool!
Thanks Carrie...I almost feel naked without my colors!
Karen,
Have you posted any of your underpaintings? I would love to see them.
L
Hi Loriann, I haven't posted any yet, but when I get back and am more on top of things, I will for sure. Thanks for asking.
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