"My paintings celebrate
the simple joys of everyday life."
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Dark Backgrounds
Dark backgrounds set the stage for dramatic lighting options. The Dutch masters used this technique and called it chiaroscuro. Using dark transparent colors helps give a feeling of depth. I thin the dark colors and wash them onto the canvas leaving drips and brush strokes. Then I use opaque colors for the objects and try to make them "emerge" from the darkness.
"Limes, Plates, Pitcher" 18" x 14", oil on linen panel
"Lemons & Chinese Bowl" 18" x 14", oil on linen panel, SOLD
"Persimmons & Chinese Bowl" 8" x 8", oil on linen panel
"Daffodils & Creamer" 9" x 12", oil on linen panel, SOLD
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