So I did this study of Morning Glory Pool at Yellowstone National Park (5.25" x 11" scrap of Arches cold press).
I'm happy with the colors and the texture. But it definitely needs a sense of place - so a walkway or some background to put it somewhere rather than floating in place.So now on to something bigger but also with a bit more stuff to tell you what you're actually looking at in this painting.
And it's about time for another portrait, I think. (I did challenge myself to do one a week and I've been a bit lax on that.)
I don't know what it is - the rain, the cool air that says autumn is here, or maybe too much caffeine but I feel like I want to do everything right now. And I just checked and my Cheap Joe's order is going to be delivered today = artist tape I've been needing AND a roll of Arches paper!!! Whew!!! Ready for the next challenge???
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I think you definitely captured the colors and idea of the pool (I remember seeing it) but it looks a little "float-y" so perhaps anchor it to the ground on the lower right, not so much of a hard dark line ??? or - just consider it a wonderful abstract shape ???
Wish I could get my energy up - even this cool weather hasn't helped - but IT'S RAINING - YIPPEE!
Those colors are wonderful!
Thanks, Deb. The larger painting will be more settled into a landscape so it's more recognizable.
Vicki, thanks, they were fun to play with - lots of Lunar Earth and Goethite and Cobalt Blue :)
Prabha, there is something other-worldly about the place and I think autumn is the perfect time - early September, before the snows.
I agree with Debwardart. The colors are lovely.
Thank you, Asit!
looks like a slice out of some kind of rock, agate, etc. Pretty cool, Rhonda!
Nick, you're right - I didn't really see it that way but looking at it again, it looks like a gemstone, cut in half :) Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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