San Francisco Street8"x 10"
acrylic on masonite
I just spent the last four hours frantically(?) trying to start and finish my painting for submission to Karin Jurick's DSFDF challenge by 3:00pm PST. I didn't get it submitted until 3:30, was sure it was too late to be posted, but wanted to turn it in anyway.
I emailed my image to Karin and apologized for being late and she emailed me back and said it wasn't due until next week. :)
NO WAY!!!
I realized how hard it is for me to try to paint faster.
When I took life drawing classes and we drew 2min., 1min., and 30 sec. poses, I got good at quickly capturing the essence of the figure in a gesture drawing or a mass drawing. However, I have not practiced painting faster and had to find another way to get the painting done quickly.
Edit.
I don't need to include every detail. What is the minimum I need to make the painting work?
Simplify.
I can simplify how I paint the elements I choose to include. Squinting is very helpful here!
Okay, so, I didn't finish by my perceived deadline and the painting may not look very edited or simplified, but I was reminded of the importance of practicing quick sketches AND quick painting to see gestures, masses, value, color as a whole and not get too close and get lost in the details.
I have to admit, I'm very tempted to work back in to the painting and "finish" it.......hmmm...
I emailed my image to Karin and apologized for being late and she emailed me back and said it wasn't due until next week. :)
NO WAY!!!
I realized how hard it is for me to try to paint faster.
When I took life drawing classes and we drew 2min., 1min., and 30 sec. poses, I got good at quickly capturing the essence of the figure in a gesture drawing or a mass drawing. However, I have not practiced painting faster and had to find another way to get the painting done quickly.
Edit.
I don't need to include every detail. What is the minimum I need to make the painting work?
Simplify.
I can simplify how I paint the elements I choose to include. Squinting is very helpful here!
Okay, so, I didn't finish by my perceived deadline and the painting may not look very edited or simplified, but I was reminded of the importance of practicing quick sketches AND quick painting to see gestures, masses, value, color as a whole and not get too close and get lost in the details.
I have to admit, I'm very tempted to work back in to the painting and "finish" it.......hmmm...
19 comments:
It's perfect! Don't touch it. I just finished a painting that I put a time limit on and had way more fun doing it and think it turned out better...less may be best?
Funny story Annie! As I read your initial post I though "Aw, I missed the deadline", but then I thought "it was going to be hard anyway".
You did a great job on this...I think you may be on to something!
I guess I will be doing it after all...probably.
Oh yes deadline and i are buds maybe that why I procrastinate to the last minutes. My work is better too, that way. But you had me there I thought I had missed this one. Very nice piece, the overhaul feel is great.
This has your lovely painterly signature style all over it, beautiful! I'm glad I continued reading your post, had me convinced I had missed the deadline, as well.
Nice painting. You captured the light beautifully.
Nice painting. You captured the light beautifully.
Don't touch it...quick and hurried and squinting seemed to work for you on this one!
Great painting! And congrats on FAV contest winner. i thought i recognized your name!
It looks nice. very 3d feel
GREAT job with the challenge, Annie.
I wouldn't touch it - it is fresh and full of life! Like this a LOT!
I like it! I agree with others, don't touch it. It stood out on Karin's site. Very nice.
Sometimes I think the unedited pieces look the most fresh and interesting - yours definitely falls into these categories:) I like the final outcome a lot:)
Wonderful character, if you go back you'll loose that! Believe me, I've done that and have the T-shirt!
I'm in the middle of this one and am trying my best to simplify - we'll see.....
Great colors, love your shadows Annie. And congrats on the FAV contest, it was terrific!
Yeah, Annie..like Dana, Angela and Dominique, you had me thinking "Whew, I missed the deadline". But no such luck...I'm still trying to figure out how to "humor tweak" this one. But you did a super job, and it doesn't need a thing. If you get a chance drop by for a "just for fun" blog..get a smile and a few "wows"
I can totally relate to your post. "WALK AWAY FROM THE PAINTING..." It's really lovely.
Great Piece! Love the vibrant colours and definition that runs throughout the painting!
Beautiful painting and a great lesson!!
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