Today was a slow day for me at painting class. First, I had accomplished quite a bit with my quilting but nothing in the painting realm. That has been the way has been for the past several - well, for a long time.
Anyway, because of that I had not reached any conclusion about the color for the second woman's kimono. Originally, I had painted (in my studies) her in the color she was actually wearing (red purple with yellow designs) when I snapped the photo, but I really didn't like it. I didn't like the colors or the combination, but I especially didn't like it next to the lady in the red kimono.
While I was mulling the problem over, I worked on the roadway, the wooden railing, and the thatching. Those last two items made the barrier between the public and the bamboo. Originally, I wasn't going to add the barrier but wound up feeling the composition needed it.
Then I tried out some possible kimono color combinations on scrap paper. When Sharon came by, she and I discussed the ones I had and tried a few more. Before the end of class I was able to paint the first kimono washes.
Oh dear, on my screen it looks like an orange and a blue; I hope it show up better when posted. The lady on the right is wearing red and the one on the left is in a blue-purple kimono.
colors seldom come out true on a computer screen. Bet this is going to be one of my favorites of your paintings!
ReplyDeleteThere is a sense of motion to the women. They appear lifelike. Also, I find the composition pleasing. Nicely done.
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