Do you think that any of these changes improved this painting?
Before the Changes
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Revision - LITTLE BOY BLUE IN THE CORNFIELD WATERCOLOR
I don't usually do this, but I've "updated" my Little Boy Blue in the Cornfield painting. I've been looking at it for a number of months and a few things just kept bothering me. I decided to rework his left arm, making is fall more to his side, darken the shadows on the back of his clothing, shoes and arms, and give the cornstalks a bit more interest for a hint of depth. It also bothered me that the string from his hat went under his lip and not his chin. This was because the little boy I "captured" kept putting it there, so that's how I initially painted it. I was able to move it to where I felt it belonged. He can't change it now!
Do you think that any of these changes improved this painting?
Do you think that any of these changes improved this painting?
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I love the changes but am bewildered how you managed to alter this with watercolours so seamlessly. I would appreciate knowing as this is the reason I gave up on watercolours. Annette x
ReplyDeleteBarbara I think you made some excellent changes that really strengthened the painting. I'd still like to see a little more contrast between the glow of the cornfield and his profile.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
Janis
Sorry, Barb. I was confused. The top one really does have the best shadows. You have done such a good job on this piece! Brava!!
ReplyDeleteI am for the changed. It is brighter and more vivid. I love that painting.
ReplyDeleteI do think that the changes have improved it, although I loved it before too! Wonderful image!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara He reminds me of my son who has now graduated college (in May) and works on a research farm. Sweet memories. Blessings Terri -- I'm following you on Pinterest and I liked your FB page.
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I am always impressed with how you alter watercolor. I know we've e-mailed back and forth about that before, but it is truly impressive.
ReplyDeleteI like the strap placement much better in the revised version!
Thanks for sharing your quite lovely work with us.
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