Second oil painting of stones
I’ve just finished the second oil painting of stones, and am happy with my progress. There were several things I was looking to accomplish - better blending and change of colors in the background, more realistic colors and details in the stones. Believe it or not, this stone pile was photographed on the same bookbinding fabric as the last painting. It’s amazing how much variation there can be in the fabric based on the way the light is hitting it. I have updated this post with a more color-wise more accurate photograph, but still, there’s a reason why I’m not a photographer! The colors still aren’t anywhere close to how they really look, but it is better. For comparison, see the small photograph below of the “redder” version. This piece is 11″ x 14″.
I’m also almost finished with the little rock drawing being done on Canson Mi-tientes, and will post a photograph of it as soon as it’s done.
You definitely achieved your goals – the background shadows are more crisp and realistic, and the detail in the stones is amazing. To me, the complexity and depth of the shadows between the stones make it especially realistic.
Comment by Holly Bedrosian — Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
Thanks Holly! I’m excited to be painting again and getting my “chops” back. Also very curious to see what you are working on now!
Comment by Debbi — Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
Very nice Debbi. The textures and detail in your paintings is an inspiration to me — it makes me want to continue working on my painting prowess!
Comment by Lynda Schumacher — Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 8:04 pm
Another beauty! You make me want to give oil painting another try!
Comment by Kendra — Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
It’s nice to see you trying out oils again! I love those shadows. Everything just looks very soft and smooth.
Comment by Alex — Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 4:46 pm
I love these Beach stones and your wonderful shadows really bring your work to life…
and yes indeed the way light falls and its brightness, dimness and the angles and time of day… makes so much difference!!!
Comment by gwen — Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 8:28 am
Very nice painting, Debbi! So what’s up with all these colored pencil artists doing oil paintings these days? Dang it, I may have to give it a whirl, too. Nay… have to think about it for awhile.
Comment by Dee — Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 8:32 pm
Well Lynda and Kendra, maybe you both ought to get the tubes of oil paints open!
Thank you Alex and Gwen.
And thank you Dee for stopping by. Have you ever tried working in oils? What are you busy thinking about these days? I’m going to have to stop by your blog and find out!
Thanks for stopping by everyone. It means so much to me.
Comment by Debbi — Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 9:11 pm