This was one of those days. I know those of you who paint can feel my pain. And those who would like to paint... don't read any further.....things may get nasty.I started off feeling like this one would turn out OK. I liked the tonal quality of the light. However, I was bored with the composition. I rubbed the painting out 3 times before moving on.
I like the composition. But you should have seen the painting. Uuuuugggghly!I think my brain took a holiday and brought any painting skills I have with it.
Third time is a charm... right? I'm afraid not. Complete mud as far as color and the drawing was off. I'm beginning to think nasty thoughts..... Time for a break. where's my tea?
I gave up on the bambo and after everyone else went to sleep I tried something completely different. Sorry about the quality of the photos. These were taken at night.
It is now midnight. I should call this session, "nightly painting practice"
Ribbon & Thread5" x 7"
oil on canvas panelSOLD
I finally have something I am interested in. I may explore this sewing theme some more. I like the variety of color and I can have a lot of fun with composition.
Lesson of the day. Keep at it! even when things don't go right... clean the studio, clean the brushes, have a cup of tea... but then go back to it.
4 comments:
Peter, I feel your pain. There's a point in each one of my sessions that I think, "rub it out! it'll never work!" Sometimes rubbing it out feels so good . . . liberating. Other times, not so good. I've saved all my throw aways on a shelf on our back porch and flip through them from time to time. Time, it seems, is a good teacher. Sometimes, in stead of making a cup of coffee, I'll visit the "show us your boner" thread on wet canvas, in which I'm proud to have been a participant. http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262954
Peter,
Don't give up.
Lizzy
I am learning so much just by watching your blog. The work is very good and the process inspiring. Thanks for the posting on a regular basis.
RYC Do you mean an oil portrait drawing? And I totally understand the painter's block/frustration. I rarely produce anything at all when I am that way. Great persistance!
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