(4x4") - 201209
I
came across a few more of Potthast's paintings that reeled me in. More
that I had to challenge myself with. Hats seem to be hard for me and
I'm not sure why. They're shapes are so simple. You have to remember to
follow the shape of the head that's underneath - otherwise the hat can
end up looking like a top hat, or a chef's hat - or just plain
buffoonery. I've learned SO much from these little studies that I'm
hoping to carry over into larger paintings of my own subjects. Right
now I'm working on a commission - my first attempt at translating the
tiny to the huge. I really prefer working with wet, juicy paint. Easy
to do when there's not much space to cover. Much harder with a large
piece because of the obvious additional time it takes to develop the
image. I'm going to post it when it's finished and will talk a little
about the insights I've gained during the process. Happy Memorial Day!!
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