'Red Leaf 2'
Oil 5 x 7
63/100
Day 63
When I found this red leaf, the bits of orange and
yellow in it, as well as those curling tips were begging
me to paint it. After taping it onto a support so that I
could study it and begin the painting, I decided that the
masking tape was going to become a part of the
painting itself. What do you think - do you think
that it works?
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7 comments:
I think your painting reminds me of the work of trompe l'oeil painter, John Peto. He set up some of his still life paintings by tacking objects on to a wall in interesting compositions. He would include the tacks, string, nails etc in the composition. So yes, it worked for Peto and it works for you.
I love the tape!
I agree. The tape adds a nice touch. It takes courage to do that
I agree with Cecelia, the tape adds a trompe l'oeil quality. When you hang this painting on the wall it will create the illusion that the leaf is hanging there rather than laying on a table. Nice!
I really like the tape too
I also love that you used green for the shadow. :))
I like these leaves. The curling edges...
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