Just for fun, next time you look at a painting try to find something that the artist did purposely to grab your attention. Look for lost edges. I remember conversations I had with my Dad* about composition. Also, I remember the first time he talked to me about weaving the painting together as if it were a tapestry. He said all the parts of the painting must fit together to create a whole. And, yet, each part must be interesting and meaningful on its own. Earlier this month, I declared November to be “Value Study” month. And, yet, I haven’t posted many studies. Time for me to fix this problem! By the way, do you create value studies? Value studies help me analyze and develop my designs. Its like creating a visual road map prior to paint hitting the paper. By doing this step, I am more likely to create a watercolor painting that I love.New Drawing: Checking Messages, Again
Swedish Candlestick – Lost Edges
Looking at Painting Tip
Figure And Ground Relationships: How to Weave A Painting
Conversations About Figure and Ground
Value Studies – Why And How I Create Them
November is Value Study Month
Bottomline
I’ve been working on drawings for my series on people, smart phones, tablets and the occasional old fashion book. All at the coffee shop, at least for the moment. I find that when I do multiple drawings, they generate ideas.