Monday, March 31, 2014

"200 Faces, No. 137"

4 x 4"
oil on panel
sold


It's unusual that I paint with only black and white - I guess I needed a simplified warm-up this morning after finishing two very colorful, detailed paintings.

It was harder than I thought.

Somehow the changes in values of color, in the slightest increments, comes easier, probably from lots of practice.  The multitudes of greys were tougher.  I need to do this more.


 detail


I decided to leave the red ground color - it looks cool with the black and greys.



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3 comments:

  1. Linda NicklesApril 1, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    This is so striking, Karin!

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  2. Linda RothApril 1, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Very impressive. Some artists think seven grays between black and white; others think five between black and white. The red ground is genius.

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  3. UnknownApril 23, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    I've just discovered your blog. I have to say that your paintings are soooo beautiful. Your paintings seem a photograph.
    I love the way you see the world.
    You are a great artist.
    A big hug from Argentina.

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