So this is a detail from a new painting I have started (the abstract from Sunday's post was on the sideline today). I was unsure where to go with the colour behind the branches. So out came my trusty acetate. I learned this tip from fellow artist
Laurie Wonfor Nolan. When you are faced with indecision tape a piece of clear acetate or mylar on your painting and paint away. Stand back and check it out. Remove the acetate and wash it off for the next time. Up top you can see me lifting the corner of the film. Below are a couple other colours I tried.
Presto. I made my decision and have started working into the background of the painting below.
7 comments:
Kim...thanks for sharing this and your thought process!
Wow! What a wonderful idea!! And so simple! Thank you for sharing this! And another incredible work of art in progress. When I first saw the top image, I thought your hand was part of the painting which also looked very cool!
Great idea, Kim.
I teach on Thursdays and have a few students painting with acrylic.
I'll pass this on to them, and let them know about your blog, and beautiful art.
That is a genius idea!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! And I think you made a good choice of colour :0)
Great idea! And I like your choice! :)
Love this and the tip. The painting is beautiful.
XOXOXO Barbara
What a great idea - thanks for sharing that Kim! This is going to be another beautiful painting...loving it already :)
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