Each month four artists will be exhibited for your critique. Donna Stirnaman will moderate the conversation beginning with her own comments. The exhibited artists are encourage to join the conversation.
Below is the first artwork for critique, followed by information on how to submit your comments and/or artwork.
To
begin this series I have the honor (and anxiety) of offering my own painting for
critique! Not only am I the FBCA webmaster but I am also an
accomplished watercolor artist;
Donna Stirnaman.I have been painting seriously since 1996 in watercolor, enjoying success with my watercolors but have always wanted to move into oils.
"Yellow Carnations" is my first serious attempt at oil painting.
I admire Paul Signac and Seurat, pointillism techniques and Monet's freedom of strokes.
Paul Signac, used very precise short strokes in his painting of " The Papal Palace Avignon". I was inspired to try the same style but with greater freedom of movement in my painting stokes.
In "Yellow Carnations" I feel I have achieved the movement of the light through the painting, providing restful areas for the viewer while keeping the excitement of movement.
My question: Do I need to add more darks in the leaves?
Enjoy, Donna
