| | Mis-takes as learning experiences. I had such high hopes of writing this post. The Universe had different plans. My idea of putting photographs of my parrot paintings on a little slide loop is thwarted because I forgot to take the relevant photograghs. So this is a hot-potch. I painted three 8x8in canvases of parrots from photographs before I returned to my big intuitive 'Tortoise Man' painting. Painting from photos is a great way to see details and get to know your subject intimately. I then went back and repainted the parrot-in-the-pool and he gained a white mask. I tried to keep him fresh...and not let the photo dictate my image. Note to self - take those archival photos before the paintings have flown to new homes! |
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 During the painting of 'Tortoise Man' a parrot popped up from a little pool of potent mud. He has led me on an exploration of parrots. When I get this far I can't resist finding out what the animal I have discovered/uncovered through layers of paint might really look like. I love this adventure stage although my inner critic screams constantly for photorealistic perfection. I am beginning to appreciate the critic and to allow the inner voice to to help rather than sabotage my efforts. It leads to lots of learning!
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Ceri McKervill PhD
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