Tuesday 17 September 2019

There's work before an oil painting....


First I take photos

Here's one from a room at Arlington Court National Trust

I liked how the light came into the room and hit the seat on the chaise,
plus the light on the floor.

True, there's some artistic license, but that's the fun part of being the artist and making decisions.

1. Decided not to have the net curtain, but show the window with a hint of greenery outside

2. I didn't want the electronic gizmo on the wall (something that's needed in historic properties) but not for my painting

3.  I simplified the furniture/items in the room

4.  Added some extra colour to cushions and the rug which tied the painting together 




Titled:

"Summer Evenings"
Oil on Canvas • (12" x 12")






12 comments:

Christine said...

Just lovely.

robin cox walsh said...

Another winner! ♥♥♥♥♥♥ Simply lovely!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Christine.....Thanks, it came together nicely even though I changed a few things :)

Robin....Oh my friend, you boost my ego! lol :)

Eileen H said...

Really lovely Ann.

Shammickite said...

This is really lovely. I love the colours.

Debbie Nolan said...

Ann - this is a beautiful painting of a lovely spot. So glad you shared your art. Hope you are having a blessed day. Hugs!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Eileen :)

Thanks Shammickite :)

Thanks Debbie :)


In fact A BIG THANKS again everyone.

Judy said...

It is a wonderful painting! I love your artistic view of the room!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Judy, these scenes are always fun to paint :)

sandy said...

another beauty - i love this.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Sandy :)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks so much Laurie :)