Today I did the complete opposite of yesterday's exercise.
Instead of using NO MAP,
I did a PATTERN PAINTING of the same objects
by outlining the big shapes of light and shadow
and assigned each shape one color/value.
I used red acrylic to map out the shapes
on a board toned in yellow.
Both approaches help trick you into thinking "shape and value"
instead of subtle details.
(Anything to keep fussy pants away!)
Meanwhile, I thought I'd share a corner of my
warm and cozy "office."
So happy to go to work these days!
I just ordered some gouache.
Never used them before,
so stay tuned!
Looks real good Girl. Your colors and deliberate markings are such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI just so happen to have a yellow-primed piece of masonite close at hand, and it's calling to me.
ReplyDeletethis is just cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat exercises, I give you alot of credit with a board toned yellow, tried it once and went a little mental. You, however, are masterful. I use gouache while traveling. opacity and water based.
ReplyDeleteI agree about yellow tone! I find it so jarring and troublesome. I spend most of the time making quick decisions, just to cover it up! What surface do you prefer to use with gouache? I'm psyched.
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