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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.This is my contribution to the DPW Challenge.
This week's challenge was posted by Carol Marine. Carol wrote: "Often when we are trying to render a subject, we SEE one thing but our BRAIN tells us something different. And too often we trust our brains when we shouldn’t, and our art ends up looking awkward. There are several “tricks” for getting past what our brain is telling us. Chief among these is SQUINTING! But another way to practice is painting upside down.
So, this week, I challenge you to paint this still life, upside down, from start to finish! I tried to pick a subject that would be compelling enough, simple in parts, but also fairly complicated."
I have used this great method in a limited way in the past. So this challenge was challenging indeed and very instructive.
I also invested a little more time to achieve a more developed painting.
Happy Summer Everyone!!
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My Etsy
Genesis 1:12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
You did an amazing job with this watermelon! Beautiful colors and wonderful reflections!!
ReplyDeleteupside down! I have done that too...but never start to finish. wow..this really is a shining example of what her lesson is about--wonderful piece!
ReplyDeleteThe fact that my mouth is watering is testament to how great a job you did rendering this delicious treat.
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Nice crop here, Dean. I've seen this piece so many times on quite a few blogs that I was surprised to see it here! Why? Because I thought you'd done this already! LOL Still, another beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteI haven't viewed your blog lately I am missing some really nice pieces. This one is well done great reflections and color. I also like the title, very clever.
ReplyDeleteI am searching for words! Magnificent!
ReplyDeleteDean...you did a great job. I have never, ever thought about painting upside down. I'm going to have to try that. I love the reflections you got in the bowl.
ReplyDeleteDean, one of your best.
ReplyDeleteGreat reflections in the bowl.
Hilda, Celeste, and Don...I really appreciate you response to this one.
ReplyDeleteI may need to do a few more in this manner in the future.
Sherry...There sure are a lot of versions of these watermelon slices being passed around. Lol. Thanks for your comment.
ReplyDeleteCarlene...Thank you. Thanks for stopping by.
Padmaja...Thanks for that great word!!
Lokelani...Painting upside down is an excellent "seeing" trick! Even if you don't use it all the way through it's as good as the mirror check for spotting errors.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the very kind words, Irit!
ReplyDeleteSorry, Dean, for the mistake I did with Horst!I was unable to remove it, after noticing my error!
ReplyDeleteAnd your work is wonderful here, with those reflections!
Beautiful painting! I've really enjoyed visiting your blog and will visit often . . . wonderful work!!
ReplyDeleteOh a definite lesson to be learned from this Dean! What a great painting! So now I can stop developing squint lines and try the upsidedown method.
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely beautiful job, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI've been peeking around your blog again. Sorry its been so long. I'm always happy to see all your wonderful work. Thank you for sharing it with us
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