I wanted to share with you how useful my weekly class critiques are. After analyzing this painting in class using the elements and principles of design, watercolorist Jerry Stitt always asks the question, "what would make this a better painting . . . if anything? He put a piece of plexiglass over the painting and demonstrated what he thought would improve it. He drew in smaller trees to the right to push the eye towards the larger tree, which also creates a counter balance to the painting. I agreed it was an improvement and added the trees when I got home (see below). I think this subtle change makes quite a difference and creates more interest for the eye.
This is a lovely painting Jean, and I have to agree that the addition of the small trees does help the overall composition. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing some great work with your teacher! Just those little pointers can make or break a painting. Terrific. And all the best for 2012.
ReplyDeleteVery effective; and beautiful sky.
ReplyDeleteYou have a point and the little trees make a huge difference to the composition, taking my eyes to the "lonely tree", which I am glad is having companions now..:-) beautiful job as always!
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