Carol's latest paintings

View this email in your browser Click Here to Bid - 6x6in. "Tree Shadow" PAINTING ON BLACK GESSO, some thoughts This is my second success on black gesso, and I thought I'd write down a few things I've learned so far. First of all, compared to painting on white, it is much easier to judge dark values, since I'm putting them all straight on the darkest dark, black. Also, it is much more fun to put on bright colors, because they really pop against the black, especially if I leave little bits of black showing through. I do have to be careful to go light enough with my values! Because the colors look so bright against the black, it's easy to misjudge them. I had to alter this one after it was dry because I realized I didn't go light enough with the orange wall. Also I had to find a different color to draw my scene with first. Normally I use burnt umber, which doesn't really show up on black. It worked to mix a little bit of yellow and red in with the umber. I HIGHLY recommend trying it! If nothing else, it gives one a different perspective on values. I will definitely do more. Click Here to Bid - 8x6in. "Curiosity" I can't remember where I got this picture, but if it's in my files it's probably from one of those copyright free sites like Morgue File. Mostly, if I'm painting from a photo, I like to use my own, but every once in a while I find a gem! Yours in art, Carol Other available paintings: My book, Daily Painting, is available on Amazon and book stores near you. Also check out my online tutorials (some are free!). And I have other books for sale that are collections of 100 paintings each. I am no longer teaching workshops (except for one last one in Italy - get on the wait list). my blog my website my ArtBytes my books my Instagram page my Facebook page panel holders my Cafe Press store my Pinterest page email me Copyright © 2018 Carol Marine, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1560 Em Ray Dr., Eugene, OR 97405 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.