Shoving Off

[Chief]

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/10-Aug-2009/93689-Shoving_Off.jpg
Holbein Duo; 6x8" panel. C&C welcomed

[couturej]

I love the spontaneity in this one! The bold brush strokes on the trees are great and very nice use of color! :thumbsup:

[karenlee]

I betcha this is a study for a larger painting-- am I right? This is such a large subject, you would have the opportunity to express variations in hue, tone, and saturation by using a larger format. I say, go for it! 20 by 28!

[Chief]

Thanks Janet and Karen.........you are correct.......I'm doing a series of small paintings in order to hone my meager skills before I go on to larger sizes. Also at the moment I don't have any large panels.....only canvas. I've just about given up on painting canvas. :)

[karenlee]

Large panels are nice to paint on. Hewever they are a pain to gesso, heavy to lift, and they will warp if not suitable cradled. Why don't you like canvas? (I like smooth canvas...)

[Chief]

Hi Karen......I don't like canvas because it gives way to the brush, and because it's not smooth enough for my liking. I don't like the canvas surface itself, with all those little indentations.:D At least that's the way I feel about the canvas I have..... medium texture cotton duck. :)