It is a process when I paint. Taking out the paint and setting up is part of it. I find the other part is settling the mind and deciding what I want to accomplish in the time i have. Today I woke with a headache and wanted to paint, but could not clear my head. I looked through photos and looked outside. Just wanted to paint without a total plan. Found this little photo of a grand nephew from the Easter egg hunt at my house this year and like the shadows. So I started the process pretty lacking in energy. It is a sketch for the most part. I want to study the figure in the landscape more. So this is a bit rough, but a start in a direction of study.
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5 comments:
Love the way this is going. What a trooper for forging on with a headache. I love how he's leaning to peek under a bush and the way his shadow seems to almost be helping.
Sometimes, we do our best work when we lack energy. I think you have a great start to a wonderful painting. How adorable is he, can't wait to see it finished.
Nice job with this Dori...hope you are feeling better!
Really nice, Dori - I love the light and shadow.
I think it's good to do it, or even to start, even when we're lacking in energy. I think sometimes the energy comes after we start. And then sometimes not, but we've still put the brush down, which is huge. (so I know I've got a lot that simply get painted over pretty quick!)
Did you find energy as you worked here?
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