This painting is a part of a recent pair of large pieces (3 feet by 4 feet) I completed for a local Designer and her client. The creative exchange in commissioned pieces is such a give-and-take, and throughout the process I was continuously emailing pics of the works in progress to the Designer and then working from her feedback to ensure the finished paintings' colors met --and hopefully surpassed-- her client's expectations.
Here is a little glimpse into that process, and how the painting evolved:
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| Client requested the addition of blues and yellows... |
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| Client requested less contrast... |
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| We explored some gray-blues and warming up the general feeling of the piece. |
People often ask, "How do you know when a painting is finished?". I can understand why, especially with an abstract composition that is so non-objective, this is such a common question. The best answer I can give is that I know I'm finished when I look at the painting and it doesn't bug me anymore. I look at it and am at peace.
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Finished.
Peace. :) |
peace, yes, it's one of my best signals too ;-)
ReplyDeletesometimes i even take a sharp involuntary breath, like a child does when it's transitioning into rest after a fitful time
interesting colors and comp on the final piece btw ;-)
Thank you! Love your comment.
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