My challenge here was to get a large subject in a small format. I love this oval dish and have painted it before. I especially like the shadow of the pepper stem on the violet cloth. I think it makes the shadow shape very interesting.
Yes I agree Jan, the shadow is a great shape, the whole subject has that sense of 'fullness', rich in colors and I love the design. Not always easy to keep a design going when the subject is such a BIG statement on such a small format. Way to go! Rae
I am a pastel painter living in Austin, Tx. I graduated from UT with a Fine Art's Degree, majoring in studio art in 1974. I have studied with Bob Rohm, Richard McKinley, Desmond O'Hagan, and Steve Napper.
I've been a member of Austin Visual Arts Assoc., Austin Pastel Society, Portrait Society of America, Pastel Society of America, and International Association of Pastel Societies.
I've taught at the Art School of Austin Museum of Art
Art is a learnable, teachable skill. Most of art making is just doing it, work, and only a tiny part is talent. What a relief for someone like me who never had the courage to really give myself to my process of making art, fearing I didn't have the talent I saw in others. Then I decided to just do it anyway, no matter the outcome. And the biggest success has been that I have not quit. To stop making art is the only failure.
Yes I agree Jan, the shadow is a great shape, the whole subject has that sense of 'fullness', rich in colors and I love the design. Not always easy to keep a design going when the subject is such a BIG statement on such a small format. Way to go!
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I like this a lot. You are doing great with the oil paintings and it looks like you are enjoying it, too. Cool....
ReplyDeleteLovely colors, Jan.
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