loriann signori : green and the use of grays

Friday, May 6, 2011

green and the use of grays

12x12 oil on wood

Needless to say I kept at it with this one. While I liked it in its GREEN state, it was not one I could live with...too electric. It needed soft grays. I am not sure you can tell, but now the sun actually vibrates and I like it more. It has some depth, without it being about space.
The neutrals work as the joiners, the colors that make the other colors come alive. This painting, one of many about underpainting and making a glow through simultaneous contrast. You will see more.

16 comments:

Debora L Stewart said...: I just love this one. It has the colors that have been on my mind lately.; May 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM
loriann signori said...: Thanks Debora! Thanks for dropping by and taking the time to write a comment. I think this is the first time we have met.
This one my new favorite too. I finally managed to do something I have been trying to do for a long time....now back to the studio!; May 6, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Casey Klahn said...: Yeahhh! Very nice - I love this, Loriann. Is this the finished version? I wanted to comment on it before, but knew it was an underpainting.; May 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM
loriann signori said...: Hi Casey, This is finished and I am finally satisfied with a painting. Thanks!; May 6, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Barbara Benedetti Newton said...: Love it!; May 6, 2011 at 8:27 PM
Dale Sherman Blodget said...: Beautiful.; May 6, 2011 at 10:26 PM
loriann signori said...: Thank you Barbara!

Thank you Dale!; May 7, 2011 at 6:35 AM
Celeste Bergin said...: oooooooooo I really love this! the colors are so super pretty!; May 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM
loriann signori said...: Thanks Celeste!!!; May 7, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Jane Hunt said...: This is lovely. Just went back and read your last few posts I'd missed. Thanks for sharing - I always something!; May 7, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Donna T said...: Nice changes, Loriann! I liked it before but it seems more "you" now. Must be those neutrals :); May 8, 2011 at 4:14 PM
Brenda Boylan said...: Dang girl, you make me jealous...or is it green with envy?! Super beautiful!; May 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM
loriann signori said...: Hi Jane,
Thank you about my posts! I really appreciate it!

Hi Donna, Thank you! I always appreciate your input.

Hi Brenda! You make your laugh! Thank you!; May 8, 2011 at 9:17 PM
Lisa Le Quelenec said...: I've been pondering what to say about this painting without sounding like I'm gushing. I think I need to gush... I love it. Love the feeling it gives of calm whilst still feeling like it holds all the exciting promise of spring... anticipation... soft edges, lost and found. Beautiful.; May 10, 2011 at 6:08 AM
loriann signori said...: Wow !!!! Thanks so much Lisa! You made my day!; May 10, 2011 at 5:25 PM
JANE MINTER said...: it's beautiful how you've refined this loriann; May 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM