Temporary shadow....
This shadow appeared on my painting
one morning whilst I was having my breakfast.
It caught my eye and I was inspired to capture it on camera.
A while later it had gone as the early sun moved.
The initial delight of the spontaneous dark area
stayed with me though...and I wondered
about adding it to my painting.
Here is the picture as it is...
'Red mist rising'
Oils and cold wax medium on canvas
Time moved on and I forgot about the idea.
Looking at it now, I shall leave it alone.
Maybe I can make something similar to include the shape.
I saw this quote today on Facebook...
For me, this quote is very apt.
Mistakes are littered all over my workplace.
Sometimes I do keep one...or two 🤔🎨🎨
More by accident than design I admit.
My initial reaction is to scrap anything I am not happy with and
6 paintings are gathering mildew in an old potting shed.
I wondered if I would return to rework them but
the natural rotting process is now taking its toll.
Reworking can bring forth another painting of value.
Here is one I made recently...
'Sweet cool air'
Oils and cold wax medium on canvas
It was a leap of faith as there is always an element of regret.
The original picture below had been in an exhibition
and received an award.
'Through the veil'
This first one had lots of suggested pots and vessels
in the centre, scratched and drawn into the paint.
The texture remains in the new painting with
a faint outline here and there but the painting
lost the busy detail. It now has a sense of calm.
I like it a lot.
Returning to my blog title...
'Sun and shadow'
Here is the sun...which highlights the shadows.
No painting can do justice to the art of nature.
(In my opinion)
Before I go...here is a link to the
Lincolnshire Artists' Society website.
There is a new page featuring work from some Artists' Studios.
That's all for now...
Until next time
Thank you for visiting.
