... are doubly true during a storm.
~Ed Northstrum
I Stop for Drops 2012 Katherine Kean
(work in progress) oil on linen 12 x 16 inches
Here's a progression from drawing through details.
Above are the first three (or so) layers from a beginning coral/pink, next a minty, pale green, and then shapes suggested in transparent brown tones. I could almost have begun with the drops at this stage, however I got carried away.
It was so much fun painting the distant urban landscaping, the trees, and the car that I just kept on going.
When I got around to adding the drops I worked from left to right, only working with the largest shapes at first.
This is what it looks like close up.
I'm undecided now. I can just finish this up with a few more glazes, or I may decide to paint over the bottom, this time taking away detail, or perhaps paint an alternate version. I'm not sure - what would you do?
5 comments:
Fascinating to see this develop.
Beautiful.
I like this the way it is, but I could also see doing more versions. Mesmerizing, like watching the drops fall.
Thanks Jean. It does seem another version is the way to go, which means this one is almost done!
I can see you doing this several ways. This version is so wonderfully rendered. I feel as if I am in the car on a cold, rainy day! Matter of fact, I think I'll call for a fire in the fireplace for this coldest night of the season so far. It is great to reconnect with your work, Katherine. It gets better and better!
Thank you Elizabeth - as you know I admire your way with words! Thanks for coming by and for your insights.
Thank you Laura!
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