People often say, I could never paint. I tell them that like most things, flying, writing, you name it, so much of it is a matter of study, concentration, preparation, and experience. But I think it's also true that sometimes some people are just naturals.
Recently my spouse, Karen, expressed interest in trying her hand at painting. After a brief discussion about mixing colors, value, hue, temperature, mediums, and brushes, we sat down to a still life that we set up with two peaches and a plum. The first photograph is my version, and the second is Karen's. I emphasize that this is the first time she has picked up a paint brush.
Frankly, I like hers better than mine.
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Garry's Peaches with Plum, 9" x 7", oil on canvas panel
Karen's Peaches with Plum, 9" x 7", oil on canvas panel
My first art teacher Nickolas Damascus told us the sign of a great artist is when he/she feels their students work is better than their own:-)
ReplyDeleteI think both are very good. I do think if this is her first painting she had excellent directions on what to and she obviously listens well.
ReplyDeleteI can tell she has an eye for beauty! Nice to see how proud you are.
Both are really beautiful. Nice palette. Way to go Karen! Woo Hoo!
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