Thanks first of all for your generous reply, secondly for lighting a fire under me regarding sharing the techniques used in painting.
If you're familiar with Bob Ross the painter featured on PBS (since passed on) he perfected the "wet-on-wet" method of painting; where the artist uses the attributes of the applied paint, then lifts it, or draws it out in subsequent layers with pallete knife or brush. Ross can explain it much better. Check out this link:
.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ross
Since I used latex paint, which dries quicker than artist paint, it necessitated that I use a extender - used to lenghten drying time when sponge painting etc. Then, it's just a matter of practice, using a variety of brush strokes and tools to get the effect. Nothing surprised me more than the effect one gets from simply doing it. Don't fear the canvas - just paint. You'll know the effect is right when you see it. Choose colours that are muted. Mix and mix till it matches a photograph you've taken. Don't over emphasize any one part. Let the imgagination take over.
An artist friend of mine gave me a tip on painting clouds; reconize that on a typical cloudy day similar clouds are prevalent. These clouds seen near the horizon are narrow to the eye, while the same clouds near over head will have a rounder, or fuller shape. Painting them with these attributes will give depth to your work.
Enjoy.
Apr 21, 2010 Rating
Nice work by: Anonymous
Allen, very nice work. Especially like the depth you achieved. The only thing I don't like is that you did not share your technique... the hows. Whattaya think? Wanna share?
