I've heard it's good to paint in a series - like 2, 4 or 6 paintings of the same/similar subject, same size, same style, etc. so they all go together, and potentially could be bought together as a series. Another reason is that there is something nice about having a series; it looks cohesive, they each complement the whole, and it feels like you had an idea and explored it beyond the initial attempt. I felt that "Two Cups" needed a complimentary piece to go with it, so heres what I did today.
Cup'l
Acrylic on Canvas, 6x6" $100.
This is very nice Patti! I think you are right about the painting a series thing. It is a good practice to improve skills and one I need to do more of!
ReplyDeleteVery nice piece!
ReplyDeleteThankyou :-) btw - I also forgot to mention that if you license your work to publishing companies they prefer work in a series - of at least two, preferable four images that work well together color-wise and subject wise... something to keep in mind...p
ReplyDeleteI love the big strokes and loose look to this one. I'm itchin' to try it too.
ReplyDeleteGo for it, Bonnie! Sometimes the faster I paint the better I like the piece. Tonight I'll be posting a 1/2 hr demo I did for my students today...more apples - the perfect subject for experimenting with the fast, loose and bold style.
ReplyDeletePatti, you are an amazing painter.
ReplyDeletegee thanks gerry! :-)
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