Wednesday, July 12, 2017

How Loose?

Been finishing up some pieces in the studio begun as plein air paintings. I always struggle to get photos of my art which, to me, look like the actual art. I have several good cameras, and my cellphone of course, but when I post things online - they sure don't show the heart of what I painted. I know most artists struggle with this same dilemma. Everyone has a different device and screen to view photos online, so it's a mute point to worry about it. So, my advice, go see the art in person!

With that said, here is the piece I finished last night. I wanted a loose feeling and push away from local color. I worked more intuitively on this piece and didn't copy the actual scene.

I am preparing art for an upcoming exhibit with my local plein air group. This piece may be included, although I have one more to paint and have to decide on which of the four paintings will be hung. In the next blog post, I will include information on the exhibit - so go see art in person and feel the heart of the artist in all the paintings!

2 comments:

CarolB said...

Nancy...I like this painting alot...it has an impressionistic feel. Also, your choice of color palette is wonderful. It belongs in a show!
I attended an Alain Picard workshop last fall..."The Impressionistic Landscape". It seemed easy to paint that way while in the workshop, but it wasn't long before I was back to my somewhat less impressionistic style!!

Nancy L. Vance said...

Boy, I feel ya, Carol. It's difficult to move forward. We spend so much time trying to figure out how to paint things realistically - color and forms - than try to change the process - I find it hard to make something look fresh. Thanks for the compliment!

I like Alain's work also. Lucky you to be in his workshop.