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What do you think about when planning your paintings?
I was considering that the other day when I spoke about dominant value. I thought about it and made a list.
Here goes:
1. concept- why are you painting this?
2. What is the mood you want to create?
3. Where is the focal point?
4. Where are the two supporting characters that lead to the focal point? Remember you may have only one real diva.
5.What kind of light are you painting and where does it originate?
6.What is the dominant value?
7. What is the dominant color?
6. What is the dominant temperature?
Each day I will take one of these ideas and talk a little more in depth. I did number 6 (dominant value) yesterday.
After writing the list I realized that the funniest thing about painting is it requires a lot of thinking...yet the goal we aim for is to let the painting speak and take over, let go of the thinking. I guess it is once again like cooking-you need the ingredients (or reasonable facsimiles) and then you can wing it.
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I am only now learning to slow down before painting. Maybe by next month, I won't be doing this at all. Who knows?
I did a list like this last year, and it was very effective for me. I divided it between subjective and objective elements, and reviewed all the paintings I had to accomplish the list.
I love this painting. Very quiet, and the edges are seamless. It has a subtle mood.
Hi B,
It really ticks me off when I spend ten minutes responding to your question only to have blogger tell me they were unable to complete the task. If I cool off later maybe I'll try again. ARGGGGGGGGGGGG!
pb
Hey Loriann, I'm just testing your comment feature while we're trying to figure out what's wrong with it! Crossing my fingers! -- D
Did we fix it? This will be the test!
Hey Domi!!! I think you fixed it!!!!
Hi Casey,
Slowing down is so important for me too...especially in plein air. The list has helped me look with new eyes at the paintings in the drawer- the ones neither here or there. This kind of list makes us think.
Thank you about the painting.
Hi PB, Sorry about the blogger snafu. Please do come back and tell me what you are thinking!-b
Ah the great technique of thinking without which you are doomed to just blithering. I tell my dancers all the time that when we are dancing we are thinking! Dear artists I "paint" through movement so be patient with my comments. I love this blog as there is so much to learn and be inspired by!
This is a gorgeous piece - how wonderful that it created an awakening for you! You pose some great questions, and it's so interesting to hear your thought process. I think I need to slow down, think more, and dive in less!
Hi Elly, thanks for your thoughts. As you know anyone is welcome to comment. The arts share threads of a tapestry, there is little difference. Thinking and letting go are big parts...as is having the knowledge to do so. You are never blithering!
Cheers my friend!
Loriann
Hi Jane,
yes slowing down is essential...something I constantly remind myself to do. Thanks for your kind comment about this painting!
Loriann
Hey B,
It just happened again, I'll send you an email.
Something is up between our two blogs.
pb
WoW that's weird PB! I wonder what is going on???? Email me and we'll talk, k? -b
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