We had our last scheduled Modern Painting class this week
where we experimented with “pattern painting”;
an approach that explores the influence Japanese block prints
had on Western art forms in the late 1800’s.
It focusses on using simple flat shapes of color
with little regard to light and shadow, or the use of form.
I did this as a quick demo of the exercise we did.
It was refreshing to re-visit an approach
that lends itself to surprises!
Winter Tulips
12 x 9 oil
I used this image as a reference.
Then on a toned board, I outlined just the main shapes
to be filled in with flat color.
This exercise is very challenging for representational painters.
Instead of using light and shadow, you are designing
with simple flat shapes of color.
It was refreshing to re-visit an approach
that lends itself to surprises!
NOTE:
I’m delighted that by popluar demand, we’ll be extending
this session by four more classe!
Let me know if you are interseted in hearing about any
future on-line classes.
(Be sure to change my e-mail address to:
nancycolella12@gmail.com )