The shade of grey/brown/black I need is going to be difficult but I think with the right combination of layers I can get it.... this is just getting the initial highlights and shadows in as well as placement and lines. The sad part is that I learned something last month in my RISD class that really helps and I am upset I didn't start doing this sooner. The act of mixing up the 2 or 3 colors I would use most BEFORE I start painting seems like a logical idea, right? Yeah well I JUST started doing that now and it makes a world of difference in the amount of canvas I can cover in one session. No one ever said I had a lot of common sense.
And here are pics from after the intial painting session on it. It is 8 by 8.
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Wow! Your attention to detail is amazing. Very nice!
Julie, I am incredibly happy that you're painting one of my pieces. :) It looks so real I'm listening carefully to see if it ticks! Fabulous!! I'd love to link to your blog from my facebook page. I have about 2,000 fans who I think would love it. I absolutely love your work!
of course you can link my blog to your facebook fan page... thank you! sometimes it takes me hours to photograph my still lifes in just the right light... this photo allows me to jump right into the painting process which is the part i love.
your photos are always really well lit and interestingly composed :)
Julie, I really, really like this. Even more, I think you do such a great job of explaining your process. For someone who doesn't paint, your descriptions are my favorite part.
xoSherry
Great Watch! The painting is beautiful.
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