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Hello, I have only recently joined here (so I’m still absorbing the techniques Louise teaches) but I wanted to post a recent painting. I painted this work yesterday and welcome feedback. I painted it en plein air, but felt it was flat and too polite! I wanted some drama, so I recollected a recent dramatic sky that I had photographed and then tried again. I feel that I was trying to think my way through the painting, rather than trying to get into a flow state. I know it needs more attack and energy. Thanks Philip

Hello,

I have only recently joined here (so I'm still absorbing the techniques Louise teaches) but I wanted to post a recent painting.

I painted this work yesterday and welcome feedback. I painted it en plein air, but felt it was flat and too polite! I wanted some drama, so I recollected a recent dramatic sky that I had photographed and then tried again. I feel that I was trying to think my way through the painting, rather than trying to get into a flow state. I know it needs more attack and energy.

Thanks
Philip

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Posted on

August 19, 2024

2 Comments

  1. Philip Forsyth
    Philip Forsyth on December 1, 2024 at 4:54 pm

    Thanks so much for your feedback Louise, that’s so helpful.

  2. Louise Balaam
    Louise Balaam on August 25, 2024 at 10:57 am

    Thanks for posting Philip and for your very perceptive comments. I like the dynamism of the cloud shapes and the low horizon- I feel the painting would benefit from some more distinct brushmarks though. It’s so helpful for your development to be able to assess how you you felt when you were painting & think how you would approach it next time. I find working very quickly is a really good way of getting into that right-brain zone – after getting all your paint mixtures ready of course.

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