Dedham Documentation: Painting
Over the past week I have been analysing the Dedham images and having them printed so I can work from them without being on a screen.
This is the first image that I have begun to work from. Even though I am pleased with the likeness of the landscape, the style of the canvas does not ooze the same character as some of my previous images which I have become fond of.
The unfinished image currently lacks the sense of abstraction which is clearly depicted in some of my other works.
This layer currently acts as a base coat to the painting. It exudes the colours and stresses the character of the Dedham landscape, now however, it is time to up the expression and give the painting my style. To do this I would like to add thickly applied acrylic paint and also charcoal and graphite in certain areas to accentuate the painting. I think this will give the painting a better finish overall.
Other things to look at:
The colour green in the painting- does it show good comparisons to the painting?
The paintings texture and finish:
•Thicker paint- application in other ways
•Painting fluid- to give a more vibrant finish
The images on the right show the different stages of the unfinshed painting so far.
