I finished the demonstration painting this evening. It took 3 additional hours to complete, in addition to the 4 hours yesterday and the 1 hour at the demonstration - a total of 8 hours. That negative painting process sure takes a long time - but I love the results and in my estimation, it is worth it.
This painting is still a little busy, but I think - because of the busy subject- I will not work into it any more. I left some of the areas untouched (other than the original pour.) I am not ruling out the possibility that I will work into it some more after I study it for a few more days, so will not sign it for a while.
As I said in the first post, the painting is 14" x 18" and it is painted on 140 lb. FabrianoArtistico cold-pressed watercolor paper.
6 comments:
I love this, Barb. Just yesterday one of my students said she'd collected leaves for a painting and we talked about doing a leaf painting at our next class, I've sent a link to your blog to give them some inspiration!
Dear Barb - this is truly a great example of negative painting. It is beautiful and I don't think it is too busy at all. Has so much depth. Thanks for sharing and inspiring me. Think I may try doing some apples the same way. Take care and God Bless.
You did a beautiful job on this - so lovely and fresh - you know your negative painting!!
Hi Susan...I am always inspired to do a leaf painting at this time of the year - I hope your students enjoy doing them - thanks for recommending my blog to them.
Thanks, Debbie - I love to negative paint! Good luck and happy painting with your apples.
Thanks so much, Rhonda!
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