Final
This painting went through a few odd twists. After several days of adding detail that I wasn’t exactly overwhelmed with, I decided to switch gears and paint it up side down. The painting, not me. LOL This would totally change my perspective and I could concentrate on the colors and not be so obsessed with the details. It actually worked pretty well. I feel like I balanced the composition better. Not perfect, but certainly better than the barn ended up being.
May 22, 2020 @ 17:36:01
I like it and it feels balanced to me too! Painting it upside down worked out very well.
May 22, 2020 @ 21:27:07
Thanks, Denise. It can really change your perspective. I tend to get lost in the details, but when I do that, I can concentrate on the color balance instead of the minutia, which I tend to do. Some people look at the picture in the mirror which can help too. I just decided to try the upside-down way and then when I flipped it back, it had changed enough that I could add just a few more finishing touches.
Jun 04, 2020 @ 13:03:56
Yes very useful approach. I actually once drew via a reflection in a mirror. Very difficult, but completely changed my mindset and approach.
Jun 05, 2020 @ 07:40:19
Thanks. I have looked in a mirror to change my perspective, but never drawn that way. Painting up-side down allowed me to concentrate on the colors instead of the structure and details. I am happier with this than any othe architectural painting I have done.