Sunday, April 24, 2011

Frustration and Adjustments


I posted a picture of the painting on my facebook artists group page for some suggestions. I got more suggestions then expected and then realized how much more I had to work on it. Thinking I was finished this was rather upsetting. After a small panic attack and the urge to run a knife through the center of the painting I got some help from my dad and was able to go back to work on it. These are the adjustments I have made. I consider it finished. Mostly because I want it to be. I'm sure there is more that could be done if I was willing to continue to work on it.

Art Show Painting



I've recently joined an art group in White Rock. They are very well organized and have two art shows a year, amongst other opportunities to display art. The May show lets you enter up to 4 paintings. Too many for me to get done so I just did this one. It has to be finished today so if there are any pointers that do not require a huge amount of work I'm all ears ;)
This is from a picture my friend took on a road trip through Canada one summer. Probably the fastest I've finished a 16x20 painting. Only because I had to really lol. So I am not sure if the quality is very good. That's why I am asking for tips.
Here is a link to the art group I joined. http://www.artsociety.ca/aboutus.html
CJ