Afternoon
Afternoon, Revisited: The Finished Painting
Tadaaah! Here it is: my completed version of Georges Seurat’s, “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”. I titled it, “Afternoon, Revisited “. You can see the original Seurat painting below. I started this piece as a challenge to myself, as a reaction to a whole lot of rejections. But…
Read MoreAfternoon, Revisited: A Couple Characters
A couple characters in study mode. Drawing loosely in doodle mindset often yields the best personalities. I tend to be shy, but I’m trying to loosen up and share. Are you shy or free-and-easy-going? See the evolution of this piece from sneak peek to color study to initial idea to character studies to characters…
Read MoreThe Characters Emerge
Seurat included so many people and animals in his “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”. My characters asserted their own, unique personalities. What “personality” do your Sunday afternoons take on? See the evolution of this piece from sneak peek to color study to initial idea to character studies to the characters…
Read MoreColor Inspiration for “Afternoon, Revisited”
Color, wondrous color. I love transparent colors, but then, I also love the sheen of satin ribbon that rich, opaque color delivers. And oh, the metallics! In this flat lay photo, you can see some of the colors swirling in my life right now and that have been reflected in my current work,…
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