Painting Flowers in Water

You have likely seen the change when an object such as a flower’s stem enters water. The part of the stem in water shifts slightly and is no longer directly aligned with the part not in water. Stems of flowers also appear lighter (value) and brighter (intensity, saturation) when seen through water.

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Study Art and Paintings of Other Artists

I have mentioned that I frequently go to the Art Gallery of Ontario to study the work of other artists and also to sketch. When I study a painting, I ask myself what attracted me to it. I find the focal point and consider the direction and type of light. Is the light coming from the left; is it warm? Cast shadows answer a number of questions including the time of day. What colours did the artist use? What structure did the artist use? What type of brushstrokes did they use? There are so many questions to ask; step into the shoes of the artist and learn.

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Fine Art Painting, Light & Atmosphere-Abandoned Boat

Abandoned Boat

Orginal Fine Art Painting
Acrylic on wrapped canvas on wood stretcher bars
11 by 14 by 0.75 inches, 28..1 by 35.7 by 1.9 cm

I was interested in painting the cool blue sky, the warm light and atmospheric perspective (as objects recede they become lighter and more blue).

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