allow the idea to grow? It is probably your biggest question once you know your concept.
Next I make a grisaille, which is essentially a value painting. If that doesn't work the painting never will. I still struggle with how much needs to go into the grisaille.
Next color. For me color is not an accident. In pastel, I preselect my colors and in oil, I premix. Whether pastel or oil I almost always add to the plan later...whatever the painting tells me to do.
I chose the colors for this painting, however my palette may change for the next painting, but basically I always have a red, yellow and blue. This one will be built from 5 colors: mostly transparent. hansa yellow. yellow ochre, cadmium red light, ultramarine blue and last quinacridone magenta, plus white.
Quinacridone Magenta is tricky, so I tried all 3 versions that I own and decided on Daniel Smith's version. I mixed the possibilities, keeping in mind the grays will be much richer if I make them by glazing layers rather than mixing. The major work is next done on the palette. The painting is now in a very awkward stage. Sometimes I just want to jump to it and paint alla prima, but I really love the jewel like depth that glazing can offer. Patience. I am always learning patience.
PS One last thing- I always prefer wood board. So much more is possible and I love starting smooth and adding texture .
5 comments:
I do admire your discipline in the process of your paintings - trhe planning of the format, then grisalle and then the careful selection of colours. Maybe I should try your way - I tend to work in a much more intuitive way that often creates many problems.
You must be getting better, you seem to be
writing a book and publishing demonstrations.
Don't go too fast though, pay backs are ... you know what!
It 's a good thing you don't see my process. You show yours in detail, mine is only in my head and that's unfortunate because I can't remember where it is.
Take care my friend,
pb
Not surprising to see how thorough and thoughtful your preparation is! I didn't realize that you pre-selected your pastels! Do you have "standard" selections or is it more serendipity each time?
It's great to read more about your process and to see your palette, Loriann. I look forward to seeing how this painting develops!
Hi Carol!
Thank you for your comment about being disciplined. I do try. My plein air paintings more intuitive and responding the the moment. Yet for my studio paintings I aim to create a special mood and so much of that depends on planning rather than the serendipity of my outdoor work. I don't know maybe that will change for me one day.
Heehee PB, Yes I have turned a corner in the last couple of days, so finally I am trying to go off all the pain meds! I can't wait for them to be gone!
As for my process, I decide to show it since I have received many questions. Studio work is so much slower so posting work someone would like to see takes a lot longer. It would be interesting to see your process. I know it is in your head...but maybe you could share a little. One of the most fascinating things (to me) is other artist's processes. What do you think?
Hi Kvan,
Yes I try to pre-select pastels. But I always add one or two after, that is whatever the painting demands. I have no standard selections for oil or pastels, it is just what feels right. How about you?
Hi Brian,
Thank you. We will see what happens! It's at a very exciting point right now. I can't wait till it dries. The walnut alkyd takes a little longer.
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