Thursday October 15

Going back to a previous subject has both advantages and disadvantages. I chose to paint a subject I did early this week in order to find ways to make it more interesting. In the first version, there seemed to be no relief in the rectangle of the larger building, nor in the foreground. By adding a net with its resultant cast shadows, and the boat in the foreground, the shapes changed and created more interest. I also raised the height of the buildings to eliminate some of the negative space, making it a more interesting space as well.

The disadvantage of re-painting a subject is that it might become a boring enterprise. So specific goals---changing shapes, colors, textures----must be in your mind before you begin. Here are both paintings. You decide!