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| 'Cuban Sunset" acrylic on canvas 16"x20" |
I've painted sunsets before and they are interesting to do as the colors are often a challenge. The original photo was quite dark and when I had finished painting I felt I should have made the right side of the painting darker to give it more effect.
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| Original challenge photo |
I did find the painting lacking a bit in composition but overall was quite pleased with the result. I had one big problem when painting. I usually mix paint colors actually on the canvas but it was so warm in the room, the paint was drying before I could get that to happen. So I had to switch to a glazing medium to mix the acrylic paints. That made it easier and gave a little shine to the water.So not all was lost and it did give it a different effect.
I've only ever done one Sunset, not an easy subject, I found it very frustrating and hid it in the spare bedroom, but after a visitor or two praised it I look at it now with more affection and wonder how the hell I ever did it.
ReplyDeleteWell done Shirley, now get some oil paints!
John
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI am Bernard VOLLAT and you gave me the first comment about Cuba sunset on Paint and Draw.
I am not sure you can see my answer , so
I repeat it here.
For the light of the water I do this with thin layers of glazes(12 layers).
To choose the colour of glaze, I magnified the original picture on my computer (X16), so, I can see the colour of numerous pixels and it is a great help for me.
I like your acrylic, mine is too green, yours is more ell balanced.
If you have other question , my private adress: bv.daph@laposte.net
Bernard