Beach Day's End, 18 x 24, oil on canvas, L. Daniel © 2017
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As I was considering the final touches on this painting, I couldn't escape an urge to add some life to the scene. In order to capture the depth of the beach and the height of the sky, I needed a human reference for scale. Below is a shot without the people, just so you can see the before and after. I was hesitant - I wasn't going for a figurative painting, and what if I screwed it all up? But the painting kept demanding something more so I went for it. I am glad I did... Those people added just the right dynamic, focus, and most of all, that missing sense of scale. It's good to respond to inner nudges, even if there is a little fear involved. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
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Just a little bit of human reference shows how deep and wide the beach is.
AFTER
Just a little bit of human reference shows how deep and wide the beach is.
you're so right. The people made the painting. Isn't that funny!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon! I'm glad you agree! :)
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