I’m not sure I agree that your in progress painting looks like nothing. I checked that Group of Seven book out from my local library and looked through it. What they reminded me of are the American Regionalists. I’m most familiar with Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton because I’ve lived in Iowa and Missouri and worked in public buildings that each of them painted the murals for. This stage of your painting looks very much like those artists’ murals to me. I will see if I can find some references and post them.
This is such a good video. I love watching you work through your "problems" and coming out with solutions that make you more comfortable. And snow! Our snow will be here soon... (I'm in Rhode Island). Lake is getting sooo big! And it was joyous to see the dogs in the snow. Thanks for making this video. 🙏
I do agree with you that the rolling pastures, the forest and the distant mountains are cohesive and soothing to the eye. I also agree that the foreground in contrast, has bolder strokes, texture and busyness. The background and foreground tell two very different stories to the viewer. One is calmness and the other is energetic. Perhaps you could put a little bit more texture in the middle, which would gradually increase the energy the closer you got to the foreground. I think you are off to a fantastic start and look forward to watching you find a way to blend that energy and peacefulness into one pleasing piece of art. Your pups are so, so cute💕💕
I love seeing you struggle with this. And your decision to try a different process is not driven by someone else's judgment. Still, know that your work, unconstrained, is your work. Love it, please.🧡🙏🧡
I love the foreground I think what’s important in any painting is for there to be a path, if you like, to move through the painting, around and back to the focal area. Super video, as usual, always a “focal point” of my weekend.
