Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Old Baby Shoes




















oil on canvas panel 6x6 inches
In nearby Ontario there's a still life painter's treasure trove called "Treasures And Junk"...two buildings full of cool old stuff. I bought these shoes there a while back. They looked like they'd been worn by about ten kids. The painting is full of neutrals so it had to be about the light...on the tongue, going inside, on the lace backed by darkest dark. If I don't have bright color, dramatic light can do the trick.
My demo at Associated Artists today was fun as predicted. I'll finish up the demo painting and hopefully post it tomorrow.

12 comments:

  1. Love these baby shoes - great subject! Your neutrals are perfect. Beautifully painted!

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  2. To me, this painting is all about the values. You were spot on. Well done.
    Doug

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  3. Fantastic job with your neutrals, Karen! You brought out the light pattern beautifully.

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  4. This is just SO great. Love the subject and your handling of it. Terrific color and brushwork!!

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  5. These are precious and would make a darling baby gift, beautiful!

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  6. I love your work, Karen. Your colors are so clean and brush strokes crisp...very inspiring.

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  7. Karen - I love this one! Every stroke a different subtle color and value. And perfectly drawn.

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  8. I LOVE this little painting...so precious! Your brushwork is superb. Love the scruffy little toes and the way the ties are lying about. Looks like the little tyke stepped right out of them.

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  9. Wonderful work with these whites in the baby shoes! Nice brush stokes and overallhandling of this sweet subject.

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