I did this 8x10 study today having been inspired by watching a new video by David Leffel posted on Brightlightfineart.com. I set up a similar arrangement to the one in the demo, then played the video while painting my own set up. It was kind of like having him watch over my shoulder guiding and inspiring me but without the nervousness really having him there would induce. I listened as I painted and glanced over at the video from time to time. I approached the painting process in the way he described and am pretty pleased with the way this turned out. Even though ultimately my own painting style has a different feel and look, I love David's work, and the paint quality he achieves. I think this was a helpful learning process, and if nothing more, I spent a fun afternoon logging some brush mileage.
Julie, you did a really nice job on this! Getting the vignette with toned canvas showing looks so much easier than it is and you nailed it! Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Jayne. You are right, leaving the right amount of toned canvas showing is not all that easy. Now, if only I could get the wonderful paint quality he does!
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