Spring must be close because I had the itch to paint a baseball. I have wanted to paint this baseball ( another thrift store treasure) for a few months but never felt ready for the challenge, until now.
There are so many subtle colors in a baseball. It is very much like painting skin.
The hardest parts for me is getting the texture to have the right feel and determining where to place the correct level of detail. As you know, I don't like to put the same level of detail across the painting. I think I mentioned this in the last posting of the grapes. I am practicing how to keep the viewer's attention where I want it in a composition but at the same time trying to control the pace the viewer's eyes move around. Who would think that so much thought could go into a simple painting of a baseball?
click on image to enlarge the paintingBaseball
original by Peter Yesis
8"x10"
oil on canvas board
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I could probably do a baseball painting everyday of the season. I could show it in a different light and different composition each time. It is an amazing prop. I call it amazing because it is such a simple device. You can't get simpler, just a sphere with some red stitching. But every baseball carries a story. Like the skin on a persons face, you can read its history.
This was a fun yet challenging in its simplicity. Everything a daily painting practice piece should be.
5 comments:
That's a really beautiful painting, Peter. I love the subtle colors and textures - and you're right - you could do one everyday! How about putting the next one in a patch of grass? :)
You continue to inspire me - thanks for that! :)
Ted
The texture reads perfectly - very nice piece.
Your comments simply enthrall me. What a treat to have some insight into your wonderful creative mind and your vision. Thank you again for such generosity.
Very good subject, imo. And I can tell from your treatment, just how this ball would feel in my hand.
Beautifull work Peter, and a great blog - the progress shots are great. Thanks.
Neil.
www.neil-nelson.blogspot.com
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