I continued work on the painting. This is what I have now with some detail shots. Sorry about the reflections in the photos. Its the oil from the wet paint. Not sure if I am supposed to wait for days before taking a picture or if there is a better way?
I haven't decided if the painting is finished. I tend to stare critically at a painting for days before I can make up my mind. Right away, I can tell the river shows movement, speed and direction the way I want. Till I got to the river, the cobalt blue of the sky seemed to go well with the mountains, but with the river now looking more aquamarine, I am not so sure... Wish I didn't add that blue glaze at the end on impulse.
I am happy that the painting shows an honest capture of the main characteristics of the place. In real life there are other elements such as sound to add to the atmosphere of a place. When looking down at the rushing river from the side of the road, one feels inspired, yet lighter and humbled by those lofty mountains. If you stare at the painting and close your eyes, can you hear the river rushing down between those endless, majestic mountains? Its the Himalayas!
Its hard for me to let go of the details. But now that I have them down, maybe I will feel liberated to make a more abstract version of the same location one day with a bit of improvisation to bring in a sense of excitement and drama with those clouds and water. A future project.
After each painting I learn more but I also realize there is a lot more for me to learn :-)
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"Shimla to Manali I" 18 x 24 Oil on Canvas© 2014 Priya Bharat |
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| Detail Shot of the turn of the river Beas around the bend |
I haven't decided if the painting is finished. I tend to stare critically at a painting for days before I can make up my mind. Right away, I can tell the river shows movement, speed and direction the way I want. Till I got to the river, the cobalt blue of the sky seemed to go well with the mountains, but with the river now looking more aquamarine, I am not so sure... Wish I didn't add that blue glaze at the end on impulse.
I am happy that the painting shows an honest capture of the main characteristics of the place. In real life there are other elements such as sound to add to the atmosphere of a place. When looking down at the rushing river from the side of the road, one feels inspired, yet lighter and humbled by those lofty mountains. If you stare at the painting and close your eyes, can you hear the river rushing down between those endless, majestic mountains? Its the Himalayas!
Its hard for me to let go of the details. But now that I have them down, maybe I will feel liberated to make a more abstract version of the same location one day with a bit of improvisation to bring in a sense of excitement and drama with those clouds and water. A future project.
After each painting I learn more but I also realize there is a lot more for me to learn :-)
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