This is my latest painting and it represents a sort of break thru in technical skill. If you have been following my previous submissions you can see the style taking shape and the progression of quality as I learn. I hope I’m developing something that might be appreciated, but for now it’s just fun. Some of my work will be on display at the Silver Dollar Fair this year.
The painting looks a lot better in person…IMHO, the colors and detail are much more pronounced.
It’s done in acrylic on canvas, varnished and measures about 22″ by 30,” titled Covered Bridge. Double click on the picture to see a larger version. All comments are appreciated, good or bad! This is how I learn.
-Jack
PS I like Kincaid and some of the study in light is inspired by his work, but the colors and style are all mine.
I am no painter nor student of painting but I know what I like. My favorite paintings are from the impressionists. Daubing bits of pure color onto the canvas rather than mixing on a pallet.
Whether you use pure colors or mixed, it looks to me that you are getting control over the daubing bit, which is my favorite technique.
Of course the control of light is everything. Even in the grim and dim “The Potato Eaters”.
Thanks Pie, I am reading about color valuation. Light enhancement is very helpful to giving a painting dimension and authority beyond being a pleasant amature painting.
It is interesting to see how you are growing as an artist. I like this painting, however, I believe you need to blend your colors differently. The road, water, and sky have too similar color to differentiate between them. IMHO a bit of brown or black in the road would add to the effect. As you know, I am not an artist.
I am pleased that you are sharing your art with us.
Keep up the good work.