A little lesson in layout... and perception.
An early post to Facebook illustrated patterns and starts of pastel paintings:
I wasn't paying attention to original photographs I'd taken...
So work progressed - Here is an early image of Iris 2.
And another...
NOTICE ANYTHING "WRONG"? I didn't. So I kept referring to colored enlargement - painting merrily on.
After working on the two paintings off and on for three days I decided to check back to original images on laptop. "Iris 1"? Fine and dandy. I notice, though, that detail is far brighter and crispy on-screen than with color print out. So, on to "Iris 2" computer image. Confusion. Brow creasing. But just for a moment.
Because I'd been working on the painting with the image UPSIDE-DOWN! Iris petals go in so many directions I'd not noticed the flub on my part. D'Oh! When using the enlargement as reference, I'd not noted orientation.
Here is correct positioning of "Iris 2" at bottom, the reference I'd been using in center, and Iris 1 at top. A true "AHA!!" moment. And noticing that gravity rules. This position feels more "right" - because it is!
So Lesson is: Take Note of correct orientation when working from reference photos. Maybe add a pencilled arrow noting "Top." Whatever works for you.
Here are both Iris paintings now. I'm still not sure that they are finished, but I do know that their pastel petals are pointing in the proper positions!
IRIS 1
IRIS 2
Both paintings are soft pastel on 8" x 10" suede mat board.
And, yes, tomorrow it's back to the bears.
Fare-thee-well,
Sue
www.suerowe.com
Facebook Page: Sue-Rowe-Studios
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