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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.
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There are so many subtle colors in a baseball. It is very much like painting skin.
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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?
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Baseballoriginal by Peter Yesis
8"x10"
oil on canvas board
SOLDI 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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