Good evening! theres Nothing like the warm late afternoon sunshine. Going to try and capture it (and these tulips) with some oil paint!
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afternoon light changes fast, so no time to fuss around. Here’s my composition-let’s get it started!
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Values (dark and light) worked out. Time for color! This painting is all about the bright yellow flowers, so all decisions made will be to support that yellow.
I have a color scheme worked out…now it’s all about the details…and a race to get them on the board before the sun gets any lower
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I have a color scheme worked out…now it’s all about the details…and a race to get them on the board before the sun gets any lower
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As if the quickly changing evening sun isn’t challenge enough: NOBODY TOLD ME THEY WERE GOING TO CLOSE THEIR PETALS ONCE THE SUN WENT DOWN!!!! That was a surprise! Well, regardless, I had a wonderful time painting from direct observation: no photos, no tech, no ai: is nothing like working from life…bugs and all!!! Clever titles welcome – oil on board, 6×12”
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