I photographed a bunch of radishes I purchased at the store and thought I'd do another painting - this time pastel - of a different arrangement. I love their quirkiness...again, each one different from another. It also gave me a chance to work with the complementary colors of red and green which is my favorite twosome. Carol Marine often talks about her "favorite part" of a painting she's done. I think that is a great idea - a part that was a joy to do and turned out well. For me it was the shadows of the radishes. They add so much volume and interest to a setup.
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very nice
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cindy!
DeleteCarol, love the complimentary colors and the use of the roots in the composition. You are right the shadows are a great and complete the composition. Now...let's make a salad.
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DeleteYour comment about the roots is what I mean when I say radishes are quirky! It's like having a bad hair day!
DeleteBeautifully painted Carol!! I especially love how it looks on pastelbord..wonderful colors and shadow work!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hilda. I know your own work shows your love for pastels and what can be done with them!
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ReplyDeletethe shadows definitely add a third dimension without pushing for/of highly modeled/shaped forms . great concept ! come share with us at the Wet Canvas Soft Pastel Forum :-)
Thank you, Anonymous. To me, shadows in a painting are like the great "supporting actor/actress" in a play. They're not what the painting/play is all about, but without their role the painting/play is not nearly as rich. They infuse their own characteristics into the mix to make the whole better. Besides, they're fun to do!
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