The Allium Collection No. 6
Oil on Linen Panel
5" x 7"
I know, I know but I just can't seem to help myself. Those onions still speak to me..... :)
Showing posts with label onions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label onions. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
No. 372 The Allium Collection No. 3
The Allium Collection No. 3
Oil on Linen Panel
7" x 5"
Back to those gorgeous onions again. This is one of those set ups that I didn't design but just happened to notice. If I had put the onions right back in the kitchen when I finished the first two painting,s I wouldn't have seen this. (I love it when I can justify being a "casual housekeeper")
Setting up your own daily painting practice: Step #6 Make a Commitment
This may sound scary but actually is quite magical. We're not talking about a life time commitment here, just for however long you have chosen to do this. Once you've decided that no matter what comes, you are going to do this project, the skies of your mind will clear. No more trying to decide if this is worth it, can I handle it, how will I handle it and on and on and on. Just agree with yourself that you will take one day at a time and do what it takes to get it done. Then you'll find your brain really kicking in to figure out how to make that happen.
Monday, January 20, 2014
No. 369 The Allium Collection No. 2
Tha Allium Collection No. 2
Oil on Linen Panel
Does this look familiar? Yep, it's the exact same still life set up. The only difference is the way it was lit. Yesterdays painting was lit with a combination of natural light from a window and, since it is so darn dark here in the northwest during the winter, some artificial light. This still life was lit exclusively with artificial light. I use a special bulb recommended to me by Elizabeth Kincaid. It brings out the most amazing colors. They are Lumiram Chromalux full spectrum bulbs. You can purchase them through Cheap Joe's or Jerry's Artarama.
Yesterday's painting to compare with today's:
Which effect do you like best?
Coming tomorrow: Step #4 In starting your own daily painting practice - What to Paint
Sunday, January 19, 2014
No. 368 The Allium Collection
The Allium Collection
Oil on Linen Panel
5" x 7"
Ooooooh, so that's why everyone likes to paint onions! I had a blast painting these. The luminosity of the green onions, the beautiful variation of color in the purple onion and shallot - all characteristics I love so much in flowers. Who knew?
Starting your own Painting a Day Challenge: Step 3 Where?
Okay, you've found the time, decided your media and format, and now where will you paint? If you are fortunate enough to have your own studio this isn't an issue. For the rest of us, it takes a little thought and preparation and possibly some clever persuasion of family members. I started in my kitchen, moved to the shed in the backyard and am currently on the dining room table. If you can find a spot where you don't have to tear down everyday that is tremendously helpful. In the end it pays to be flexible. My little pochade box has kept me flexible. But I'll talk more about that in another post....
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