Secondary Colour Oil Study – Orange, Violet And Green
A simple oil study using only secondary colours of orange, violet and green. I am studying online with the Virtual Art Academy and this is my latest assignment.
I decided to make things a bit easy on myself and went around the house looking for objects with those colours. I found a purple towel which I used for the backdrop, an old copper kettle and a faux lavender plant.
It’s okay, but I got a bit bored with it and frustrated in the end so decided to call it a day and move on with something else. I am learning to paint with oils after all and I’m not going to get all precious and beat myself up because this isn’t the most realistic copy of the photograph; especially as my preference is to paint in a more impressionistic style. I do admire the skill though, or people who can paint in a photo realistic way…
Perhaps I should have tried to paint this in an impressionistic way and given myself less angst, but then I think I need the discipline!
Photograph and Secondary Oil Study
I didn’t fuss too much about setting this up. I was limited to objects in my home that are orange, violet and green. I think the photograph is adequate for this exercise.
Still Life Oil Study – 8 x 8 inches
My attempt at the oil study using just three secondary colours of orange, violet and green.
Two value notan of the photograph.
The two value notan of my oil study. Not perfect, but it’s not too far out.
In Conclusion
An interesting exercise using a limited palette. Why not grab a cuppa and take five minutes to visit my Facebook page?
Why Kay Johnson Art?
I have always wanted to learn how to paint, ever since I became aware of my uncle's wonderful landscape oil paintings.
I am very much a beginner. This website is a diary of my journey as I learn to become a decent artist.
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