That is my answer to the question about “when is a painting finished?” It feels right when the inner structure works and makes it “right” on the surface. These sketches of vintage fashion have the particular bones and structure that Dior and Charles James explored in their time.
In this recent piece I started with massing in the dark background. Not finished quite yet but it has potential because that basic composition works for me. It’s the notan…the light dark harmony that “feels” right to me and is where I like to start.
SECOND SATURDAY OPEN STUDIO #406 • Sat., March 12 from 11-4
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