Perfecting the lighting before the sitting, define warm and cool colors and their placement, mix all colors into each other to stay harmonious, keep brushwork loose but adhere to shapes and values; these are my new mantras while painting. JLC
A "Journal of Paintings" by Jon Conkey, Themeworks was a "one-year-long" record of my progress in the art of "oil painting", and an attempt to paint 365 paintings in one year. Changing the monthly theme allowed me to focus on subjects I may not have otherwise painted. As an artist, I was looking for discovery and breakthroughs in my works through this daily practice.
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
# 109 Olive Complexion
Perfecting the lighting before the sitting, define warm and cool colors and their placement, mix all colors into each other to stay harmonious, keep brushwork loose but adhere to shapes and values; these are my new mantras while painting. JLC
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Jon, your portraits are very srong. Loose, fresh, direct apinting is what comes to mind. The gypsy is wonderful. I love your stagecoach painting and mission paintings as well. Keep up the good work. Your story on Mora County is interesting as well. Gordon van Vliet, Rochester, NY
Gordon, Your comments are very helpful to me, I appreciate you taking the time. Your self portrait rules! I am finally starting to figure something out about oil painting,it is now showing up in my portraits. JLC
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