(NB: This photo is not an accurate crop so the composition appears a little out of balance).I am struggling with the scale of these tiny buildings. Each window and wall has to be accurate, but I am not that kind of painter - I prefer commissions that give me room to move with my brushes and don't tie me down to detail. I checked against the photograph this morning and was encouraged by how accurate my work was, but when it comes to miniscule windows and parallel roof lines I am quick to take a break!
There is a problem with the particular canvas I am working on. It is not the quality it appeared to be, and is stretching unevenly. I will need to take it to be restretched, as it seems to have a plasticised coating which appeared to be a coat of gesso and didn't reveal its true nature until too late. I wont be using the rest of the roll.
Today I am grateful for my cheerful picture framer.
2 comments:
do you need those super magnifying glasses that fit on your head, or do you already have them
Yes, I probably do need them, one must make concessions to age occasionally! I haven't seen them here.
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