Critique for an oil Painting sent to me by Eileen
I am continuing to give 'free critiques' for paintings sent to me via e-mail to: fayrene@charter.net
Eileen: I wonderd about the composition in the front part of the painting? Something just is not happening there.
Fayrene: You have chosen a lovely palette of color and a challenging perspective which makes the piece compelling to the viewer.
1. Try replacing the blue road with a fence that is is obscured from view behind grass and brush as we ascend the hill. The blue pulls your eye and wants to become the center of attention.
2. Next, define the bottom tree in the second cascade from the right, and the large yellowish tree at the bottom left. If you define these two areas with more seperate areas of color and values, as well as brushstroke rhythm, you will create a
push-pull' focus of attention to hold the viewer in the center of the painting.
Some great painters to look at for studying brushstroke rhythm: Joquin Sorolla (1863-1923) - one of my all time favorites, and these contemporary painters: C.W. Mundy and Richard Schmid. All vary their brushstrokes, paint loosely with a great deal of rhythm and feeling for the subject. Hope this helps. Best Fayrene
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