Well, since I’d said I was going to be doing the Ashulia series, I knew I’d be doing everything but that. Just inherent stubborness. Actually, what led me to this was that I found that once more I was blending the paintings too much for my liking. In these paintings I tried to get away from that. Let me know if you think I’ve been successful. The nice part is that there are two more paintings that I’ve started and I like the way they’re turning out.
The first piece was a jump start as there already was a piece of canvas with a pencil sketch of my friend, Sangeeta sleeping. It had been based on a sketch made back when I was visiting her in April. I had taken some photographs as references too. It seemed like a good project to “loosen up” with. I know now that I will not be using apencil again as it smudged and muddied up the colour that I was laying on top of it.
I need to tone down all the details that I’ve put into her shirt and concentrate more on her face. That is where I want the attention focussed. I’m also thinking of toning down the background a bit. Waiting for tomorrow morning as this will give me a much needed break away from it and a view in natural morning light.
I’ve sat down most of the time for both these paintings and I think that’s a mistake. Have to get back to my habit of standing and painting.
This painting fits in well for the topic of the week, Peace, at ArtMakr Weekend.
Wonderful angle and so interesting to see your progress shots too.
Great painting , really peaceful.
I like everything about this painting and I think you are on track about the shirt and background. Wonderful
Thank you Anita and Trudette. Afternoon naps can be a wonderful thing
Thank you Bob for the trouble you take. I will always appreciate it.