Johannes - Student Critique Posts Only - Page 170

chalet_dor · #**2536** 08-09-2012, 08:13 PM

Christine, your pastel painting is amazing. I love all of your work..........dor

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crazywoman53 · #**2537** 08-09-2012, 10:15 PM

Thanks Ladies.. you are all so sweet!

LadyMadonna · #**2538** 08-10-2012, 07:29 PM

This was the first time I used cerulean blue. I feel combined with the yellows it lent s light summery feel to it. Again, I have hid limbs in a long dress and facial features , simply because I do know how to paint them. I tried to do light and shadow play more in this one .
Appreciate how it can be improved. ( its the rock or lack of isn't it ? )
Thank you !

Johannes Instructor · #**2539** 08-10-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyMadonna

This was the first time I used cerulean blue. I feel combined with the yellows it lent s light summery feel to it. Again, I have hid limbs in a long dress and facial features , simply because I do know how to paint them. I tried to do light and shadow play more in this one .
Appreciate how it can be improved. ( its the rock or lack of isn't it ? )
Thank you !

Yes, but too triangular and too dark. That value contrast grabs the eye.

LadyMadonna · #**2540** 08-10-2012, 09:20 PM

Yes I see that now ...will fix tomorrow. Thanks so much .

totsy · #**2541** 08-13-2012, 12:40 PM

I hear a cry which is being echoed by some of us "Again, I have hid limbs in a long dress and facial features , simply because I do know how to paint them." Calling in the figure and portraiture classes!!!

MauiArtist2 · #**2542** 08-13-2012, 02:42 PM

Anyone know when those figures/portrait classes will be coming along? I paint a lot of people and would love to know if we are gonna have a few with Jo

upthebloodytree · #**2543** 08-13-2012, 07:47 PM

This is my latest. " Down to the harbour" Porthgain Harbour in West Wales UK. Oil on canvas board 40 x 30 cms. Wondering whether I should add a boat or boats and perhaps a little clutter to the top of the harbour wall ? Best Regards, Ray.

Judi1957 · #**2544** 08-13-2012, 09:05 PM

Hi Johannas,
I am working on learning pastels. This is what I did in the Pastel Forum Spotlight. I know I need a lot of practice, but that is why I am here.

Thank-you so much for your time---you have got to be exhausted!!!

ref is a pic I took exiting an underground cave and my painting.

Judi1957 · #**2545** 08-13-2012, 10:41 PM

Believe me Johannas--this (painting in above post) is a big improvement over where it was 5 hours ago!

I must say tho that I have been reading this thread all night. You have some amazing artists here!!

paintncook · #**2546** 08-13-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by upthebloodytree

This is my latest. " Down to the harbour" Porthgain Harbour in West Wales UK. Oil on canvas board 40 x 30 cms. Wondering whether I should add a boat or boats and perhaps a little clutter to the top of the harbour wall ? Best Regards, Ray.

I sure like this perspective - makes it interesting. I wonder if a boat in the little harbor by the house would improve or distract. I'll be anxious to see what Jo says about it. Kathy

Johannes Instructor · #**2547** 08-14-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Judi1957

Hi Johannas,
I am working on learning pastels. This is what I did in the Pastel Forum Spotlight. I know I need a lot of practice, but that is why I am here.

Thank-you so much for your time---you have got to be exhausted!!!

ref is a pic I took exiting an underground cave and my painting.

I would leave out all the tiny variances inside the rock shapes. This just makes the viewer work harder to process the visual information. One good approach is pretend you are working for Disney studios and they want you to make a cartoon version of the scene. That will help you get your mind of realism. If you study most of the leading artists you will see their work has that cartoonish aspect to them.

Johannes Instructor · #**2548** 08-14-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by paintncook

I sure like this perspective - makes it interesting. I wonder if a boat in the little harbor by the house would improve or distract. I'll be anxious to see what Jo says about it. Kathy

I would add the boats. It seems too deserted this way.

nougat · #**2549** 08-14-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MauiArtist2

Anyone know when those figures/portrait classes will be coming along? I paint a lot of people and would love to know if we are gonna have a few with Jo

hopefully after the seascapes?? pleeeeeze

Judi1957 · #**2550** 08-15-2012, 06:06 PM

Hi Johannas,

I am still reading this thread thoroughly, page 100 now.
I wish I would have known about your classes b4 last week!
I am learning so much from your critiques.
Well I did this one 3 weeks ago in pastel. I said I was done, then thought perhaps you could critique it for me. I know it is not a landscape, but hopefully you can help with grounding her and make her better.

Thank you for any help you can give me. I do which I would have but her whole body in.

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