Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.This was a great loosening up exercise for me.
Most times, prior to starting a painting, I form some sort of idea about what I would like to achieve for that particular painting. There's always a bunch of things I try to keep in mind each time I sit down to paint...but I'll pick out one or two to really concentrate on.
Edges...hard, soft, hidden
Harmony
Value contrast...strong, soft
Chroma...vibrant, subdued
Surface texture...smooth, impasto
And on, and on, and on..............
So the goals for this were loosen up, vibrant color, impasto application.
The painting seems to match the subject matter...sloppy and fun. Let me know what you think.
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I like it especially the layering on the heads.
ReplyDeleteLOL -I love the pigs! I love all your loose strokes and looking at it again I think you've met your goals!
ReplyDeleteThey are so wonderfully adorable, nice work!
ReplyDeleteEEEeee! I squeal with delight! oh sorry, got carried away. Thanks for sharing your thought/planning process also Deano. That's why you're so deserving of the award.
ReplyDeleteLove this pigis.
ReplyDeleteThank you,Pencil Sanity. That is my favorite part in this painting too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen. I appreciate knowing that you think so.
ReplyDeleteLol...Bless your heart, Sheila.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Irit, for stopping in and the kind words.
ReplyDeleteThank you, TSL!
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting Dean. I like all the heavy paint I see and what great subjects.
ReplyDeleteHi, Barbara...Thanks. This just seemed the natural choice of style in which to paint a fun subject such as pigs.
ReplyDeleteDean, I love pigs and I really enjoy your "sloppy and fun" painting of them!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michelle. Pigs are enjoyable to do...sorta like hopping into a puddle of mud with your shoes off.
ReplyDeleteDean, Gotta say it along with the chorus...LOVE THOSE PIGS...the texture and looseness is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteDean, love the impasto and the piggies overall. Good play of color.
ReplyDeleteWonderful piggies, Dean! Perfect handling of them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Saundra. I enjoyed your post on the tree "break through".
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping and the kind words, Ann.
ReplyDeleteGreat movement! Great pigs..reminds me of my first dog...sigh...lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Edward...much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tatiana...must have been a cool dog. Glad to have brought back some memories. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dean
ReplyDeleteAnother belter of a painting.
All the notes you mention are in your painting. I like the looseness to.
I do like the blue shadows that compliment the orange.
Great composition and again those lights against darks which make the painting sparkle.
Just Great.
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Thank you, Trevor, my friend. I sincerely appreciate your helpful observations. It helps to let me know that I headed in a positive direction with this one.
ReplyDeleteGreat paintings and I love these piggies. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Simoart. I appreciate it
ReplyDeleteI like the shots of blue running through and the impasto on the piglets heads. Nice! Piglets are so irresistable.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mona! I just checked out your blogs! Painting and spirituality...A combination toward which I, myself, strive. Love your work.
ReplyDeleteLove that face!! sweeeeet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liz..I believe most folks have to fall for a pretty piggie face.
ReplyDeleteImpastoed pigs--what's not to love?!
ReplyDeleteHi Don...thanks for stopping by. I really did have fun with those pigs. Gonna have to check around for comparably fun subjects.
ReplyDeleteI Just clicked onyour profile Dean, great blog you have. Always nice to see other animal artists!
ReplyDeleteYou have really brought these little piggies to life with your expressivebrushstrokes,you can see their curious expressions. Lovely;o)