Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Tell Shep about Dante's background color!

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I am asking a lot from everyone today, but I have these two paintings that are entering the final stages and I want them to be just right.  Before I can finish Dante I have to be certain the background is right.

I've used all the colors I plan to use in the finished portrait in the background:  Yellow Ochre, Cad Yellow, Windsor Orange, Ultramarine Blue, Red Oxide, Titanium White, and Cold Black.  I used mostly the yellows and blues in the bottom to give it a green cast and orange and white at the top for a sunny look.  I need everyone's input, but Bevin's opinion trumps all.  

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3 comments:

  1. BevinAugust 31, 2012 at 8:30 PM

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  2. BevinSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    My earlier reply was cut off so it didn't make sense. Sorry. Would adding a little more blue tones do anything? Or would it make it funky? All I see is Dante when I look at this. It is so amazing and beautiful. I already have a spot for this in my house.

    Have you received any opinions? In my house, everyone LOVES it and the boys can't wait.

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  3. BlogbyShepSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Good suggestion! I'll try some blue. Right now the top has a lot of orange and the bottom is blue and yellow, so you get a lot of green. I'll add some blue to the mix. Thanks

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