Archive for the ‘Expressionism’ Category
On Being Accepted
A few days ago I went back to Sea Star Gallery where I had a show last February. I had been so happy to be accepted by this gallery because the owner had been so enthusiastic about my abstract paintings. I wanted to ask the owner if she would be willing to have another show this winter as she had mentioned last year.
Pissarro on Landscape Paintings
What follows is more advice from Camille Pissarro regarding landscape paintings.
When painting, look for a clear object, see what lies to the right and left of it and work at all sections simultaneously. Apply paint all at once, with brush strokes of the right colours and brightness and try to set down your observations directly.
Cover the canvas in one sitting and work at this until you can find nothing else to add. Paint what you see and feel. Paint strongly and unhesitatingly, for it’s best not to lose the first impression. One must have only one master: nature. One must always ask her counsel.
Landscape Painting
Like many Art students, I began the study of Art in a studio, where the instructor would lecture, demonstrate, and answer a myriad of questions. After many years of mixing colors, painting from photos and note cards, I discovered painting out of doors. Landscape painting was for me!
At first, I must admit, it was a bit overwhelming to try to decide, from all that was out there, just what I would put on my canvas. Now that I have practiced a while, it is so exciting to find a view that catches my attention and inspires me to capture it on my canvas.
I begin with the big shapes, draw them in paint, usually raw umber, and color them whatever color comes to mind. I never know how the painting will turn out, but it is always interesting!