Watercolours With Life: Less is More?

Tuesday 12 January 2010

Less is More?

Whilst everyone thought I was painting daffodils and narcissi I was painting a huge number of subjects at the same time.This keeps my brain alive and actively aware of colour. If I work on one subject there is a risk I may lose that spontaneous feeling that brings a subject to life in this technique.

I have to ask you a question............how much detail do we really need to tell a story? For example can you see clearly what this is and would adding any more to the painting make this better? Of course this is a personal feeling but one worth considering.

Elephant Study. Fifteen minute exercise

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Listen to the Artist.....

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2 comments:

Debbie said...: You know what.....!!! This is what I like about this particular style of painting. When you walk in a gallery or room and it draws you closer because its not quite 'all there' from a distance. And the 'joy' when you realise what the subject is, is so fulfilling. You know that sensation...... "oh, now I can see it".

The trouble when painting, is to know when enough is enough!

He has enough detail for me to consider him 'gorgeous'!!!; 12 January 2010 at 10:59
Jean Haines SWA, SFP said...: Debbie thank you so much.This large study is on my easel and I have looked at him non stop.He begs more brushstrokes but his spirit is already there.The story has already been told........so I will enjoy him as he is!; 13 January 2010 at 00:29

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