Cloud Palette Knife Study, 5 x 5 inch oil on panel
© 2012 Kathleen Coy
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I wanted to paint Cloud using only the palette knife. I'm not sure what I think of this painting, to be honest. I like it, but there's just SO much texture everywhere, especially on areas that I want to be smooth, like his eye. I am pleased with the amount of detail I was able to get with the knife on such a small panel (5 x 5 inches, a new size for me. I like it!) I'm going to paint it again and post the new version tomorrow, this time using a combination of brushwork and knife, more along the lines of the self-portrait I posted yesterday, and see which I like better. Stay tuned...
***UPDATE: My friend Sue ChurchGrant made some suggestions about breaking up the large mass of brick red with some blue. I think she was spot on, I'm much happier with it now, the texture on his face isn't so overwhelming. Below is the before:
I think, Kathleen, that you've painted (and studied) Cloud so often, you could 'paint' him with anything! Beautiful, and as always, great job on the expression! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelley! You're right, I could probably paint Cloud in my sleep by now. :-)
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