I almost never throw away any of my drawings or paintings, even if I hate them. This painting is an example why.
As I recall, I was at the coast when I painted this – can’t remember where or what paper or paint I used. What I do remember is that I felt it sucked. I really disliked it.
Recently, I was going through some old work, looking for something else entirely, and found this. And I thought “Hmmmm. Not half bad.” Not a ringing endorsement, and I still don’t think it’s one of my best. But it’s not half bad, which is a long way from the ‘sucks’ I originally felt.
I doubt it will go up further in my estimation, but I’ll keep it to remind myself – again – that my first reaction to a painting isn’t always valid. Some works just need time to grow on you.
I agree. Perception changes day to day. I like your painting too !
Thank you, Jackie! It is amazing how we can convince ourselves that our work is no good. What contrary beings we humans are!
I like it. I think something in the center of the patio, ground flat area would of added something, but overall I really like it.
Thank you!
that’s true, and I like this. it’s different for you. I’m used to landscapes and animals for the most part. I think the color is what draws me in first.
Thank you, Alice. This was one of my first attempts at stylization. Usually, I don’t like doing buildings because I hate fooling with perspective. The nice thing about stylizing is that you don’t have to worry so much about it.
I’ve done this countless times, though, I did have to rip several up and upcycle into collages.
I like it very much an your colours are soft an fit the art. You say this scene through an artists eyes an painted as an artist would. You painted for a reason, perhaps because it was unique an the finished piece wasn’t picture perfect but calming an a bit abstract with beauty.
Thank you, Joan! This was one of my first attempts to paint in a naive style – something I’m still working on. IT’s harder than it looks!
Wonderful Mediterranean feel….like a South of France Dufy painting! Great palette! And the truth of your “vision” of it later on really resonates. We get different lens after being away for awhile and laying down our expectations of what we “wanted” it to look like.
Thank you, Judy! It was one of my first attempts at a naive stylization. I need to play with buildings more. I enjoy them when I’m not getting all worried about perspective.
I think it is lovely.
Thank you, Emily!
This is awesome… it caught my eye immediately! Thrilled it was found and could make a splash! 😍
Thank you, Charlie! I do try to go back and rethink the works I don’t like. They provide the most opportunity for learning!