April 22, 2013

Trying a New Technique

An Ode to Practice

This is a copy from a painting from Elle Decor. 

It is is layers of washes--this is a series of photos from my first attempt.

First layer of green totally wiped out my birds.

Have to repaint birds, notice that the art I am trying to 

copy hasfour birds hidden in the picture.

I didn't notice all the birds the first time.

More green and yellow washes. 

Time to add some color to these birds. 

Final wash with a different brush. Trying to hide the birds, I guess.

The original painting is so cool. I did not do it justice. I don't think I should 

be finished, I am just finished for now.

See what the computer can do? 

It can take my painting and make it look rather cool. 

I just keep telling myself to keep practicing and I will get there. I will get somewhere, whether by accident (which is highly probable) or by diligence.