Greetings Steemians and Artists,
Staring at still life objects as much as I do, it's hard to avoid some contemplation about the incredibly transient nature of the world of objects (not to mention the material world at large).
cropped view...(gotta get that thumbnail, right?)
Here is the setup:
First stage. Simple block-in:
I try not to start on a completely white panel, but it happens sometimes. You see below I'm sure to cover it up quickly.
This beginning stage is my favorite part of painting. The form emerges quickly. Something from nothing.
Next stage. Starting on that cloth:
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At the moment above, I thought I was finished (you'll notice there is a signature). The following day, I realized there was something wrong. It just wasn't working. Instead of adding focus to the pitcher, the chunky blue areas of background were a distraction. So I decided to simplify the background (see below). The relative calm allows the pitcher to dominate.
And the finished painting, "Abandon Me" (16 x 16 oil on panel, 2016):
Up close:
Thanks for reading! -David
