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Judicious Texture II 2015

Where does texture and detail belong?   When to stop painting!?  How to avoid fiddling?  It is a matter of simply reminding yourself as you are painting, there are 3 main areas to your composition. Background, Middleground and Foreground. 3 Main Textural Areas:  Background, Middleground, Foreground   Each of these areas is to be handledContinue reading “Judicious Texture II 2015”

Watercolour Painting Depth

A master at creating depth in watercolours, an artist I’ve long admired Ellis Rowan has returned to my attention.   I was reviewing my posts and paintings the other day, assessing actually.   When the vibrant scarlet of Red Dragon Maple Trees  caught my eye and got me thinking that the Colour was reminding me ofContinue reading “Watercolour Painting Depth”

Alien Creatures on a Bush Walk

Imagine going on a quiet pleasant nature walk, happily taking in the serene environment. When out of the blue, you discover the tree you’re leaning on is swarming with unknown alien creatures by the hundreds.  Well, it did make me step back, just a little. Actually, it must have been rather funny to watch. I’dContinue reading “Alien Creatures on a Bush Walk”

The Soul of The Artist

A Simple Post:   with an invitation! With no long discourse or Art Basic tips on tone, edges, depth, colour, design, etc.  I’m inviting you to post in comments on your reactions to this photographic image. Is it too centered for you? Adequate depth? Some may dislike the location of the green signature, and wonderContinue reading “The Soul of The Artist”

Depth: Background, Middleground, Foreground

One of the challenges for beginners learning to paint is creating depth in the landscape or still life.  Often areas appear flat, floating, lacking depth. Why? How can you prevent it?   Depth: Back, Middle and Front In order for the painting to read as if it has depth, the beginner needs to understand theContinue reading “Depth: Background, Middleground, Foreground”

10 Tips for Landscape Foliage Greens – Revised

Landscape Foliage Greens. Most paintings generally will have 3 divisions of space:  background, middle ground and foreground.They will also typically need one single, Focal Point. This Focal Point will have the Most contrast and the Most details of my entire painting. Everything I do in my paintings –  hinges on the techniques and the knowledgeContinue reading “10 Tips for Landscape Foliage Greens – Revised”

Judicious Texture II 2015

Where does texture and detail belong?   When to stop painting!?  How to avoid fiddling?  It is a matter of simply reminding yourself as you are painting, there are 3 main areas to your composition. Background, Middleground and Foreground. 3 Main Textural Areas:  Background, Middleground, Foreground   Each of these areas is to be handledContinue reading “Judicious Texture II 2015”

What to Paint first?! Backgrounds

Many new painters wonder which part of the painting to start first. Often beginning with the focal point, or the foreground. However, this presents a dilemma for beginners, as then it becomes much more difficult to get the tonal values correct. As well as then its also much harder to obtain a smooth, seamless transitionContinue reading “What to Paint first?! Backgrounds”