tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post1888679497047944017..comments2023-10-30T13:27:44.690-04:00Comments on Painting My World: An Exercise for Better ColorKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-74444519846494444002016-09-18T08:33:10.714-04:002016-09-18T08:33:10.714-04:00I love both versions. I am learning how to paint i...I love both versions. I am learning how to paint in pastels, and you are my primary teacher. Thanks for your consistency in pointing. <br />~KathyKMHrsnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179923768573577530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-85168617066104858182016-09-16T15:57:01.244-04:002016-09-16T15:57:01.244-04:00Karen, I love the depth and feeling of the gray to...Karen, I love the depth and feeling of the gray tone version; it clearly shows what a gifted artist you are! Although the color is nice, it lacks some of the subltle beauty of the first piece, like the grassy area in front of the tree on the right. As always, thank you for your open-hearted sharing. I have learned how to paint in pastels from you. One day I know we'll meet.<br />Shaharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10885551546542884953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-31826954343674479902016-09-16T14:10:25.924-04:002016-09-16T14:10:25.924-04:00Karen, so far this is usually how I work! My pain...Karen, so far this is usually how I work! My paintings start with a loose drawing done is soft vine charcoal, and then the values are smudged in with charcoal. I love having a value map right on the paper. This charcoal layer is fixed, and color is laid on top of that. I find the painting "comes to life" quickly using this method. Thanks for sharing! RhondaCountryfolkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617112842068213113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-26497954006172939232016-09-16T11:54:11.545-04:002016-09-16T11:54:11.545-04:00You can do the same thing with oil paints. Just p...You can do the same thing with oil paints. Just paint the black and white version using Alkyd oils OR with acrylics. After it dries you can glaze over with regular oil paints. Helen Van Wyk used the acrylic/oils combo very successfully to teach value vs color. <br /><br />Karen RodgersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com