So I think it's done. Do you agree? I really like the lamp in the foreground. It was the last thing I added actually. I had considered putting the lamps in many times but I kept worrying about dividing the painting too sharply too close to the middle. My husband likes the tables, because he feels it helps give an early morning feel, explaining why there wouldn't be people walking around. I changed the umbrellas to red when I decided they blended into the sidewalk too much and I think they help break up the foreground nicely, as do the shadows, which I also like, even after I fretted for a long time over getting their direction right. And I do like the cobblestone street. I hope it helps give the painting the "100 years ago" feel she wanted. So now I'll bring it to show her when we're down in Portland this weekend and find out if she likes it as is or if she'd prefer I make it bigger as I had planned. Oh and for fun, here's her photograph that I worked from:
What? This is AMAZING! I LOVE looking at the art and the photo together! You did G R E A T!
ReplyDeleteYou do beautiful work! It's neat to hear all your thoughts while going through the process...I would never have thought of half the things you mentioned...though I know I do the same things with my pictures. I see so many things I want to change and different colors that I do or don't like...I really like reading your blog and love looking at your work :)
ReplyDeleteI love what you did in your painting. It is so much more beautiful then the ref.pic. Great work!
ReplyDeleteWell of course I LOVE IT! You did such a great job. My big one is being framed as we speak and should be ready for me this week. I can't wait. Thanks again for doing this. It is exactly what I had in mind!
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