I’ve been very busy with my graphic design business for the past few weeks, so I haven’t had time to paint. See bottom of page for example of my commercial work.
However, when working on Scott Fraser’s website, I asked for a critique of the ‘What’s My Line’ painting. The advice was so illuminating and compelling, that I’ve begun reworking the piece.
Comments included making the background more of a consistent gradient, having the rose actually floating above the ground, and working on my edges.
I don’t usually radically re-work a piece the way I’m doing here; either it’s ‘done’ or abandoned. But I’m realizing that I shouldn’t be in a rush to get these things done. Sometimes it pays to continue to reworking the piece; I hope this is one of those times.
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I really like the gradient in the background, puts more emphasis on the focal point – the roses – and I love the floating aspect. Adds mystery. That blue color is so gorgeous, and now one gets to appreciate how the blue can transition.
Hello Dwayne,
I like the 4/26 version quite allot. It had life, depth, color, and beauty. This version has those qualities drained from it. Not sure why.
SN
Steve,
This version is not finished . . . just a mid stage in the reworking.
I’ll be posting an update soon, been too busy to paint as much as I would like.
Dwayne