I've started this 16x20 still life. I spent several hours working on the set up which includes objects I've used in previous small paintings. The analogous and muted color appeals to me first, along with the nostalgic feeling. After laying it out on canvas, I decided it was too heavy on the left, so I removed the painting with the yellow flowers. I would have had to tone down the yellow anyway. The fact that I've painted each object before is reassuring. Hoping I can pull it all together in a cohesive piece. Sorry about the glare. I haven't figured out how to shoot pictures in my little studio without glare. Today I'm off to the Norton Simon Museum with some friends. Field Trip! Woo-hoo! No buses, no name tags!
Looks like a beautiful selection of things in the set up. I look forward to seeing the painting unfold and hope you will show us more shots of your progress.:)
ReplyDeleteThe most difficult part I find to a painting, is the setting up. Looking forward to seeing this one in progress? What colour background have you used?
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see this one, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThe drape is gray green. The studio wall is taupe. Thanks for your comments, everybody.
ReplyDeleteBonjour,Karen.Setting is difficult always a peinting for me,l think your setting is very nice.Waiting your next processe.Eriko
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very big deal. :) Have fun painting it! I'm already curious to see the result.
ReplyDeleteWill follow the painting's progress with much anticipation. Lucky you to visit Norton Simon Museum. I went there when I attended Dreama and Leslie's first class together in Pasadena. It is a fabulous museum.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the composition and looking forward to seeing the result. Happy painting! )
ReplyDeleteI am still following your blog! I am in a bit of a transition time, coming out of a busy Christmas season, and going into a time of teaching art and gearing up for shows. I can't tell you how inspiring this painting you are about to start is! I love this stage, the anticipation of what it will be. Thanks for posting this!
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