Review: Latest Folk Painting Finished

Subject: Review: Latest Folk Painting Finished
From: Richie
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 09:13 PM

Hi,

Just finished my latest painting: Kentucky Dance. I wanted to share it with you. I'm continuing to paint folk music songs and themes.

You can see it on my blog (click to enlarge):

http://richardmattesonsblog.blogspot.com/

I'm planning to paint a couple songs soon- John Hardy, Frankie and Johnny, Blackest Crow, Fly Around my Pretty Little Miss and Shady Grove.

Richie

Subject: RE: Review: Latest Folk Painting Finished
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 09:32 PM

Become aware of your SHADOWS

they are not consistent...some L&R, some R and some L... others at one or eleven o-clock.

You have potential.

The subject matter is good. But are yellow trees REALY your focus?

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Review: Latest Folk Painting Finished
From: Richie
Date: 17 Apr 11 - 10:24 PM

Thanks Gargolyle,

Yeah, the trees are a bit bright- but then I like bright- haha.

The sun (it's overcast- cloudy) is overhead to the right so the shadows should be below and to the left.

I lightened up the porch shadows so you could see the pickers. This is psuedo-realism, it needs to look resemble realism but I'm not into extreme detail- hence the lack of concern about realistic shadows or worry about following all the rules. Even so, I could have taken more time.

I appreciate you comments bro,

Richie