Acrylic on cover of an 'Artists Loft' sketch book.
Debra Smith
I wanted to paint the front of my sketchbook so I'd know which way to open it when I wanted to use it, and just to decorate it a bit. I used painter's tape to block off the edges and when I took the tape off, it ripped off some of the cover of the book. Thankfully, not damaging the painting.
I feel like I am learning some things about values. I am happy about that because my folky paintings were all flat blocks of color-nothing wrong with that at all-I just want to learn more representational painting.
My color work needs much improvement.
It's ok.
The point is to keep working...
I thought soon I'd do a post about some of the books I am enjoying and learning from.
Have a wonderful week!
12 comments:
I love your paintings, Debra, and this one is no exception. I have always loved cows, and often visit them on their meadows near here. And my apartment is full of cows, but I'll share them another time! Hugs, Valerie
A good idea, Debra 👍and good start. I lök forward seeing moore.
Happy August 🍓😘
good morning, I am loving your paintings! Happy new week hugs from the lake
I love the sunlight in your painting, very nice.
Creating depth in paintings is difficult for me. I keep trying.
Debra - you are doing a fantastic job with these paintings. You are so versatile because you can paint folksy (whimsical) as well as representational. Keep painting dear one. I am so enjoying seeing your art. Hugs!
You are an amazing artist. I love this.
A great cover page, Debra. Cattle are not so easy to capture on paper with pen and paint. Now, I would love to look through the pages of your sketchbook. I look forward to your post on your art books. Hilltop Post
I like your painting a lot, well done.
It is nice, Debra. I love it. It could be a Dutch cow out the meadows here.
I am not sure how missed this, dear Debra. I was in clean up mode the first of the month and now I am trying to play catch up. This is a fabulous painting. I think this cow is awesome and realistic, too. It makes a fun and beautiful cover. Simply gorgeous, dear.
beautiful
I like this cow. I can almost feel the sunshine on her back.
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