I am still not over painting sheep. I liked these lambs but am not that excited about the background. I started a second painting since this is watercolor I am limited to what I can fix. Starting over again is my best bet. The lamb in the center does not seem to work, the ears were really like that and I am keeping that. The thing about watercolor on paper is I can crop it. This would probably work better with the lambs moved more to the left.
Watercolor on 140 lb. cold pressed Kilimajaro paper.
If I crop it like this the composition may work better. Photoshop makes it so much easier to decide how to crop.
Final size 6 x 4
Carol, That is so funny. The things that you are not liking about this painting are the exact things that I liked! All in the eye of the beholder right? I think this is your best sheep painting. Keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteI really like the crop! Besides the lamb close up, it creates captivating negative space.
ReplyDeleteI like it cropped very much! Your sensitivity in capturing the "preciousness" of the lambs is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCiao,
ReplyDeleteI like these sheep because are sweet and I imagine are waiting for other friends...and are so undefended!
Ciao, ciao, Floriana
Your sheep are wonderful! I do like the cropped version... it's a little more interesting and unexpected composition. I just joined your blog and have enjoyed scrolling through old posts and seeing your work. Also, thank you so much for visiting and joining my brand new blog... it means a lot!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Studying one subject definitely pays off. Hmm... I recently painted a raccoon, perhaps I should do more...
ReplyDeleteHappy Painting.