This painting has a drippier look where last week's painting had a more subtle, diffused look. I like both but being a watercolorist, I probably would choose the watercolor because I love that look I can get as the paints mingle before they dry. This painting has a more graphic look I think, which works with it's larger size.
I painted this with very thinned oil paints which feels more natural to me having worked with water-based mediums for so long. I really don't like the feel of thick oil paints unless I'm doing a palette knife painting. It feels like I'm fighting the paint when it's thick. I'm sure it's just lack of experience with oils but the fluidity of thin paint just feels better to me.
What do you think? The oil or the watercolor? Which do you prefer?
Lost Canyon II
Image Size 30" x 40"
Oil
Unframed - gallery wrapped canvas painted on sides, no frame needed
Interesting to compare the 2 versions... I also like the watercolor best, because of the translucent qualities of the paint, but this oil is interesting because of the drips. Size also makes an impact that is lost on a computer monitor. What a great exercise, thank you for sharing, Nancy.
ReplyDeleteHi Robin, I've often thought of trying the same subject in different mediums but never considered the size aspect. I think I will pursue this idea some more in the future.
ReplyDeleteI also prefer watercolors but occasionally go to oils when the piece I have in mind just needs them. Of course, much of what I do is worthless dreck anyway, but there you go. Still, though, Nancy, this oil piece is just as lovely as the watercolor. I can see some depth to make it a canyon too.
ReplyDeleteSherry, stop putting down your artwork. I haven't seen anything that you've done that should be described as worthless or dreck. I know we are all our own worst critics but you are brutal to yourself! I happen to really like your art which is why I follow your blog. I also like that you have such a passion for art and are not afraid to try anything new.
ReplyDeleteYou ask a difficult question Nancy, because they are so different! ALthough I'm usually not big fan of oils either, I vote for oil version this time! I really like the extended, discrete drips.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input Deborah. The drips have definitely created some interesting textural details in this painting that don't show in the photo. This has to be seen in person to get the whole effect not only of the details in the painting but the size.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! such a great colors and composition Nanacy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mikko.
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