Trois Cerises--Completed

[artmom]

First oil done in 19 years. Critiques/comments, please. I hope someday to paint in the Classical manner and this is why I'm posting it here. This is my first baby step in that direction. I need all the help I can get.

The reference photo was by Ivyleaf. Cherries aren't in season yet! :)

8 x 10 gallery wrapped canvas W&N Water Mixable Oils

Underpainting:

Titanium and Paynes Gray

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Apr-2004/11722-Cherries_Underpainting.jpg


Completed painting:


http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/19-Apr-2004/11722-Trois_Cerises.jpg

Thank you for looking.

Lyn

PS: Also, I have posted a portrait of Muppet, our dog, in the Oil Forum. It is done with a painting knife and a little brushwork. It is entitled, Miss Muppet.

Here's a link: http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2236939#post2236939

[laudesan]

Your cherries look nice and shiny and very inviting!!

I really like your background too..

[vestalqueen]

Lyn, I'm amazed at how the grisaille worked - when I saw this in progress in the "what's on your easel" thread I had a difficult time imagining the finished product. I can't wait to see this up close and personal! Simple and elegant.

Erin

[CharM]

The rich colour in your cherries is delicious! Erin said it best... simple and elegant!

[Cathie Jones]

Having never done oils, I don't have a clue how you accomplished this, but I think it's great! Nice, shiny apples . . . . . . just kidding!! Good job, Lyn!

[leverettfinn]

Beautiful Lyn! I love all the color in your reds!

Lauren

[stephie20]

The cherries look ready to eat......very well done

[madmum]

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WOW, Lyn, I'm no expert but this looks like a great success! I feel like I could pick the cherries up and eat them!

Ruth

[artmom]

JJ, Erin, Char, Cathie, Lauren, Stephanie, and Ruth--such good watercolor pals! Thanks for looking and commenting. :D

I wish the pic was better--the cherries have a purple cast on here that they don't have IRL!

Lyn

[Europa]

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Pat

[artmom]

Thank you, Pat. :)

Lyn

[M.A.]

The cherries turned out very well, Lyn! :clap:

[artmom]

Thanks, M-A! I really need to learn how to photograph my work better. This looks sooo much better IRL than on the monitor! :rolleyes:

Lyn

[Classical Vince]

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Alright Lynn! Great job using an underpainting! Were you comfortable with the process? I find it easier to work out the drafting and values without concern for hue.

Keep working on the shadow edges, they are tricky but can really add a lot of dynamics to a still life. These seem to fade out a lil' too fast but you got the right idea. Hope to see more of your work around here Lynn! ;)

[artmom]

Vince, you can't possibly know how much I appreciate your taking the time to look and comment on my work! Yes, I'm going to have to work on my edges; I'm just starting to get the feel of working with oils again. Oh, how I love the spring of the canvas! :D

I'm going to try a set-up of a still life; I need to get away from the use of photographs (as discussed in another thread :evil: ). Because of the arthritis in my hands, I find it difficult to draw, but am working on that skill also.

Again, thanks!

Lyn

[Felica Keech-Smith]

Lovely cherries MOM.... I can definately see your watercolor influences in this one. (Have you noticed they influence that watercolors have had on your oils?) Sometimes, my mind really battles between the 2 and I just can't get the oil right because of it. 'Course, you have more experience with oils than I have, you probably don't have this issue.

I like the payne's grey as an underpainting-hadn't thought of using that color in oil although I use it quite a bit in watercolor.

Felica

[artmom]

Hi, Felica! Yes, watercolors have definitely influenced my oils. I am much more patient than I was when I used to work in oils! Of course, I'm 20 or so years older! LOL

I NEVER use paynes gray in watercolor, but frequently use it in oils. In fact, I don't even think I have pg in watercolor! LOL

Lyn

[bjs0704]

Lynn - They look great! :clap: :clap:

It's good to see that you have given oils a try.

I really like working in layers with an underpainting of some sort. It really feels better to work in stages with the values and then the color.

Barb Solomon :cat:

[artmom]

Thanks, Barb! Yes, in my former oil era, I never quite got what glazes were all about--I usually painted alla prima landscapes. However, after learning to glaze in watercolors, I reckon I have learned patience and the value of glazing!

Lyn

[bjs0704]

I've been working on learning about glazes lately. Right now, I have four grisailles lined up and waiting. But, the grisaille isn't the part that I am having trouble with! It will definitely take some time to learn about what I can do with glazes.

You do think that your watercolor experiences have helped you with oil glazes? It is nice to know that their is some transfer.

Barb Solomon :cat:

[artmom]

Oh, yes, Barb, there is definitely some transfer! I've learned not to be afraid of going really dark, and I learned the value of glazing to bring about changes in color, etc.

I realized while painting these cherries that I had gone a bit too dark in the underpainting in places but since it was my first attempt at a grisaille, I reckon I did okay. I really enjoyed laying the color down over the underpainting. :)

Lyn

[bjs0704]

The darkness doesn't bother me - it seems to me that bing cheeries get extremely dark red. Could you possibly want more variation in warm and cool tones? (I am not actually sure, it is just a thought.)

Barb Solomon :cat:

[artmom]

Barb, IRL there is much more variation in the warm and cool tones in the background than shows on the monitor. but thanks for reminding me that I need to check for that. There are so many things to think about! LOL

Lyn

[Ivyleaf]

Very lovely work!

Am glad you could use the photo!

:D :D :D
Ivy

[arlene]

beautiful job...you're well on your way. :)

[artmom]

Ivy, thanks again! :)

Thank you, Arlene! I know I have a long way to go, but I'm enjoying it and with my circumstances in life, that is a big bonus! LOL

Lyn

[pampe]

it came out really well, Lyn

brava :clap:

[artmom]

Thank you very much, Pam! I know that you also painted this in watercolors and you did so well that it stuck in my mind. :D

Lyn