While trying to come up with a subject to paint, I ran across this painting that I did in the Catskill Mountains this past fall. I decided to take a completely different approach to the subject, minimalizing the shapes, removing details, and concentrating on color as the subject. I started with complementary colors--blue and orange--and then worked on values. I saved some areas of the pure colors while neutralizing the complements in others.
Take an old painting and try a new approach. Use color differently, or line or texture. Play soft edges against hard edges. Try a high key or a low key. Switch format or size. And have fun!
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I really love the idea of repainting or revisiting an older painting and redoing it. I've actually found that I learn so much by redoing the same painting in a different way!!
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