I haven't painted in a while, so I'm very rusty. I can't dedicate too much time to paint and so far that was the main reason why I kept pushing it back. So, I'm going to ditch the details and start very raw and organic, and pick up the pace as I go.
My main goal is to go back to my contemporary realistic work with my chops in check. But for now, these are the rules:
1. Color is the subject. Everything else is secondary.
2. These paintings must be done in one sitting. No dragging. No putting stuff away for later.
3. I must restrain myself from painting too many details.
4. I'll keep reference materials to a minimum. Memory and past experience will dictate what goes on the canvas.
I've decided I'll start painting floral arrangements. Back in high school, this was a very successful theme for me. I think I'm seasoned enough to pull it off without models or pictures. And if I need some reference pictures, I won't spend too much time looking at them. I'm going for overall feel, resemblance will come later.
My main goal is to go back to my contemporary realistic work with my chops in check. But for now, these are the rules:
1. Color is the subject. Everything else is secondary.
2. These paintings must be done in one sitting. No dragging. No putting stuff away for later.
3. I must restrain myself from painting too many details.
4. I'll keep reference materials to a minimum. Memory and past experience will dictate what goes on the canvas.
I've decided I'll start painting floral arrangements. Back in high school, this was a very successful theme for me. I think I'm seasoned enough to pull it off without models or pictures. And if I need some reference pictures, I won't spend too much time looking at them. I'm going for overall feel, resemblance will come later.