tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post7318068608051743504..comments2023-09-09T16:34:56.528-07:00Comments on Jennifer Bellinger Studio: Artichokes, Artist Statement, Art tips #6Jennifer Bellingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08129390129489412548noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-66035088769185775042009-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:002009-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:00Thanks, Jala..artichokes are an amazing plant so w...Thanks, Jala..artichokes are an amazing plant so well designed by Mother Nature. I'm glad you stopped by my blog!Jennifer Bellingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129390129489412548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-50229059369198388852009-02-25T20:36:00.000-08:002009-02-25T20:36:00.000-08:00Beautiful artichoke hearts.Beautiful artichoke hearts.Jala Pfaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186623108399217523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-24148024764238120092009-02-18T08:38:00.000-08:002009-02-18T08:38:00.000-08:00Hi Mary. The first four lines of a composition are...Hi Mary. The first four lines of a composition are the "sides/edges of the painting, so a viewfinder is great to solve that problem from the get-go. I do have the "value finder thingy" you mention. I cut mine down the middle ( eliminated one of the middle grays that were more of a half-step than full step jump in value)taped it together. Now I have a strip of values 10 (white)to 1 (black) which make it easier to judge from. I use it to figure out values when using photo references only. I use the "spot screen" hole in cardboard to see/judge color when painting from direct set-up. Make sure you are checking the color you see and mix (I use a palette knife to mix with, apply a smooth not rough bit on the knife) by holding it so it receives some of the light that is lighting the set-up. Of course,the final comparison comes by judging the color relationships on the painting itself. Very important to cover the entire canvas first, its hard to judge otherwise.Jennifer Bellingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129390129489412548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-37820104759558115252009-02-18T07:52:00.000-08:002009-02-18T07:52:00.000-08:00I have incorporated the view finder into all my wo...I have incorporated the view finder into all my work. Indoor and out. It solves many problems right away, just by showing me my composition clearly. <BR/>I do have the one Kelley mentions with the hole in it, but thanks for reiterating how to use it. I also have a value finder thingy with slots to look through as you hold it up. I find it hard to match values with that thing unless they are just really dark.Mary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-59090639867957278442009-02-10T13:16:00.000-08:002009-02-10T13:16:00.000-08:00Thanks Jeremy,Such a simple, effective tool for tr...Thanks Jeremy,<BR/>Such a simple, effective tool for training our brains to trust what our eyes see!Jennifer Bellingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129390129489412548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-45301135942214946102009-02-10T10:43:00.000-08:002009-02-10T10:43:00.000-08:00So beautiful! I especially like the repetition of...So beautiful! I especially like the repetition of the curved lines making up the cross section of the artichokes. Thanks for the color tip too. I was just doing that this morning and I am glad to see other people use it successfully.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17579185594957855023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-88797337622223777712009-02-10T08:25:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:25:00.000-08:00Thanks, Pam. When I'm stuck trying to decide what ...Thanks, Pam. When I'm stuck trying to decide what to call a dull, gray color I take a tip I learned from Daniel Greene. Instead of just using "warm or cool" when referring to color (that doesn't work as any color could be either). Instead ask yourself "is it yellow-ish or blue-ish). I consider ultramarine blue to be a blue-ish blue (cool). Some artists say its a warm blue. In the end its how your painting looks, not how you got there.Jennifer Bellingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129390129489412548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-22606279828813352142009-02-10T08:19:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:19:00.000-08:00Thanks, Nancy. Of course I ate them! That was way ...Thanks, Nancy. Of course I ate them! That was way easier than painting them..there's a lot going on with artichokes!Jennifer Bellingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129390129489412548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-2539485452743024512009-02-10T08:12:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:12:00.000-08:00I really like the "inside " view of the artichoke....I really like the "inside " view of the artichoke. And a great painting tip. I often stare at a spot in a still life and ask myself (often out loud) "what color is that?"Pam Holnbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569629104736368674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-80937002999391232412009-02-10T07:54:00.000-08:002009-02-10T07:54:00.000-08:00Hi Jennifer! I never thought about using the viewf...Hi Jennifer! I never thought about using the viewfinder for an indoor still life before, what a great idea. I am going to give that a try with my next batch o' flowers. I LOVE your artichokes. Did you eat these after your painting was done? they look delish... ; )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03304594962282706787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-47037479681951422402009-02-10T07:38:00.000-08:002009-02-10T07:38:00.000-08:00Yes, I use one for composing but I still prefer my...Yes, I use one for composing but I still prefer my cardboard one for color matching. I save the cardboard backing from legal pads and such. It's usually a mid value gray. I cut them up and punch them out..give them to my students on the first day of a workshop.Jennifer Bellingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129390129489412548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-643591416765136797.post-84244588276503739932009-02-09T19:18:00.000-08:002009-02-09T19:18:00.000-08:00Great idea - and the little gray viewfinders have ...Great idea - and the little gray viewfinders have a couple of those 'sight holes' already punched in them. Beautifully painted artichokes!Kelley Carey MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667693715096070393noreply@blogger.com