Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Window Daisies fixing a painting


AFTER:  Window Daisies  Oil on wood  8" x 8" 

BEFORE

I typically opt to "paint new" rather than fix old.  But I get attached to some paintings and start feeling like I owe them a round of tweaks...  (:  Here is the latest version of Window Daisies (top.)  The lights/darks are more balanced and the kitty pitcher pops forward a little better.

5 comments:

  1. Diana MarshallJuly 20, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    That's great to see a before and after, a definate improvement. I have been tweeking a few of my paintings recently, ones that have been bugging me and it's amazing what a few tweeks can achieve!

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  2. suzanneberryJuly 20, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    love the before and after and i LOVE the painting. he's adorable!

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  3. Carrie Waller WatercolorsJuly 20, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Looks great Diane! Great to see your before and after. You definitely brought it to life a bit more. What a fabulous vase, you have some cool props. Great painting and composition:)

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  4. Kelley Carey MacDonaldJuly 20, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Little things mean a lot - and just that liiiiittle bit of darkening really drives the kitty pitcher forward - so adorable! And now we can see your focus better. Thanks for that!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Oh so much better Diane. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing the before and after.

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