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| On a Clear Day Acrylic on Canvas 18 x 36 in (45.7 x 91.4 cm) Copyright 2010 |
Well, I finished the acrylic I’ve been working on for the last two weeks and posted it to your left. At least I think it’s finished. I like it, but I’m sure there will be some comments on improvements at critique class.
I have learned to consider the suggestions carefully before making any changes. That’s because on my last painting, it got worse with every iteration of “improvements” that I made. That was my opinion anyway. I finally had to go back to how it looked before I started making changes before I was satisfied enough to call it finished.
Whatever. I guess that’s how we learn.
I am now in that in-between period between paintings. I’ve just finished one, but have not started another. It can be a stressful time. You feel the pressure to quickly begin painting immediately so as not to lose your good painting karma. Sort of like climbing back up on the horse that’s just thrown you I suppose.
I do have several ideas I’m kicking around but haven’t settled on one yet. I’ll keep going through my reference photos to see if I can find a hidden gem.
Until next blog…
If you're doing it because of who suggested it or because a few people suggested it rather than because you're convinced it's a good idea, rather don't. Try it on a study or another painting, but not that one.
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