oil on canvas panel 6x6 inches
Recently I discovered the work of David Lloyd. I love the clarity of his color, his luscious neutrals and masterful edges. He was kind enough to share with me a list of colors he uses for mixing neutrals. With this painting I tried out raw umber for the first time. Design-wise, I usually try to avoid diagonals going off into a corner, but since the spoon kinda points to the tangerine, I thought I might get away with it. Hopefully the eye loves that reflection enough to stay in the painting instead of sliding up the spoon handle into oblivion! I welcome your opinion.
I love David Lloyd's work, too, and for the reasons you mentioned. I think you're onto something here with your neutrals making the orange *pop*. Mmmm, maybe the value of the shine on the spoon handle could be brought down a couple of steps as it nears the corner? Turn it upside down and see.
ReplyDeleteI've been following and watching your work for a long time, lurking in the background. I like this one a LOT!
Really nice! I did the designer trick of looking away and back quick and there was no eye sliding going on at all. Wonderful painting. Would love to hear his list of colors and learn more. You are just cutting edge here friend:) PS- I think that stunning wicked good reflection is what helps hold you in!! Great painting!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deborah & Kathy. I asked David about his neutrals for "Swiss Army" and "Oil & Egg." The list: carbon black, TWhite, chromatic green, raw umber, yellow ochre, burnt sienna & alizarin. Pretty broad, huh? I'll just keep playing with them.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Karen! I agree with Deborah's suggestion about the spoon. Beautiful job on the tangerine and the reflection on the cup!
ReplyDeleteI've always had burnt umber on my palette, from my first art class. When combined with ultramarine blue it makes a wonderful dark that can be lightened into beautiful grays. I've never mixed it with chromatic green, but now I want to give that a try.
This is a beautiful painting, Karen. Your handling of the reflection in the mug is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everybody. Hey Virginia, I have always used burnt umber too, but the new one is raw umber. Quite different, I'm finding.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Karen! I have been lurking around your blog for quite a while and love your work. Thank you for sharing David Lloyd colors. Now I will have to check out his latest paintings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Karen! I love the black and orange together. I bought some mugs similar to this at our art show, and now I'm inspired to paint them!
ReplyDeleteThe reflection is great.