Painting #2: COLOR COLOR COLOR!

Composition Set-Up

Mapping out the objects.

Starting to color match. Adding in creases and folds in the fabric.

 

Continuing to color match and blocking out the rest of the objects, but avoiding the shells because I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO DEAL WITH THOSE.

Starting to define the edges of the class bottle.

Adding various colors to the copper mug. This was tricky to color match.

Adding shading to the objects sitting on the table, and adding the metal framing to the box.

Starting to deal with the shells....

I decided to add the words to the bottle's label because I thought the painting looked unfinished without it. Also adding highlights to the bottle bring it to life.

Darkening the shadows on the table, and continuing to add more detail to the shells.

Painting #1: Black and White Composition

This painting was a challenge for me because I have never worked with oil paints before (or any paint for that matter). The more time I spent on this painting, the more I learned how oil paints work and blend. I noticed myself painting the objects how I envision them looking at first, but towards the I end I found myself painting more organically. I painted what I really saw instead of what I thought I saw.

Composition Set-Up

Mapping out the composition using a thin layer of oil paint.

Blocking out each object.

Adding more value to each object.

Defining the table by adding creasing and highlights along the edges.

Starting to define the leaves.

Adding highlights to the lantern.

Finished Painting

I captioned the final photo "Finished Painting," but when is a painting truly complete? I definitely could add more detail, value, and highlights to my final painting, but overall I am happy with my work considering this was my first painting.