One train of thought is to sand them and make them look old.
Or do I add a darker blue wash to them?
Or should I antique them?
Or should I add a different color wash to them?
Monday, June 4, 2012
Dandelion advice....
Hi Everyone! I need a little advice. I made this set of dandelion paintings on wooden canvases for my bedroom. But something isn't exactly right. Can you see it? Do they look a little flat to you? Any thoughts?
Right now the background is painted sky blue with a tan wash, if you look closely you can see that.
I've been living with them for about a week and I just can't decide what they need. Would love to hear your thoughts on them. Thanks for stopping by.
I think either adding a different wash or doing some really fine highlighting to bring out the details might work.
ReplyDeleteHow about more tan wash over the top, then with a really fine sandpaper, just sand your handpainted details. It's a technique I use a lot to give texture, and then some of the dark wash will sit around the detail, to create a tiny shadow and help the flowers stand out more.
ReplyDeleteTry it on a test piece first - they look pretty good as they are !
yeah, what Korrie and fiona said... seriously, I'm of no help, sorry Holly.
ReplyDeletegood luck!
I'm the last one to give any art advice, I can't even paint stick people.
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Well I think you know what I'm going to say... I think they look fantastic the way they are... I'm so serious... I think they look great.. so I am of no help I guess! HAHAHA! I can't help it that I think you're one heck of a talented artist!!!
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P.S. Speaking of what a great artist you are.. you got featured from last weeks All STARS link Block Party... =)
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