I was doing this mountain scene for a friend's 50th birthday. There was a point when I thought it looked so pretty. I don't think in person the sky looks as ugly as it does here. It is not so spotty in person. I know I need to darken and add detail to the trees on the left side. Should I lift out the darks in the water. I can also lift out the blue in the sky. I was trying to create atmosphere and distance in the mountains, that is that obvious line of nothingness in the middle of the mountain. Does anyone have suggestions? I did enjoy painting it up to this point so I guess I can start over, too.Thanks. This is where I put down my brushes and walk away.
Liana,
ReplyDeleteAs usual very fresh colors and pleasant. But it looks like you are not 100% sure about it. May be you can do it all over again. If you do that my suggestion would be to have a clear focal point somewhere. I hope it helps.
This is lovely Liana and my only concern would be the sameness of colour throughout the painting. Maybe lifting a bit of the red out of the mountain area would throw them further back? Love the colours and depth of the lake and the sky is just totally interesting!
ReplyDeleteI would leave it like this, Liana. The distant mysterious sky is such a nice contrast to the more detailed foreground.
ReplyDeletePrabal, thank you! You are right. There is not a focal point.
ReplyDeleteLiz, thanks so much for your help. I went over the red with cool dark green. This has helped.
ReplyDeleteMarie, you are always so sweet. Thank you. I think I feel like it has become too spotty. It took a turn when I added the blue. My husband doesn't think it is as bad as I do.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think it's lovely: I like the softness in the trees and think the water is perfect!! It looks so flat and reflective; it's just right.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great birthday present!
It has a certain glow to it....I'd be interested to see your adjustments.
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