I've learned so much over the past year...even the past few months by reading books, blogs, and taking online classes. I've spent my spare time practicing drawing and painting (both watercolor and acrylics)...and my mistakes have been some of my greatest teachers along the way.
Tonight, I was sitting in my studio, contemplating my next project and looked up to see some of my earliest attempts at painting from a few months ago. One of the most valuable lessons I've learned is that you can take a "do-over" and paint over almost anything with white or another neutral and make some changes. I decided to see if I could fix up one of my little 6" x 6" mixed media pieces on canvas. I just never really felt satisfied with her. So, I painted over much of the face with flesh tone (Yes, the eyes and everything!) and re-drew and repainted her features. She's not perfect yet, but I'm happier with her now. It's amazing what a little paint will do! See what you think! Am I embarrassed looking at my "Before" version? Well...perhaps a little, but I thought it was more important to show you that it's okay to "revisit" your paintings and to keep refining your work as you gain skills. As always...wishing you peace and joy in the creation of your art!
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"Wish" - After Do-over!
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| "Wish" - Before Do-over! |
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4 comments:
Misty, thank you for sharing that. While your original work is charming, it's obvious that you have grown a great deal in the last few months. I really like the "after" piece. It's quite lovely.
Cia
Wonderful and what an improvement!! The eyes have suddenly come alive! I can see that you did Norah's class aswell. I am going to be really cheeky and give you a little tip that I think will improve the eyes even more... add a little shadow to the whites of the eyes just in the corners. It was a tip Norah passed on to me and it made a huge difference:o)
Thanks, Astrid...that tip will help and the whites are too white, so will probably make a few more changes. I appreciate the feedback! And I love "cheeky women"...lol. When they have good intentions, that is!
Misty
Thank you, Cia! That means a lot! See you in class!
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