Buttermilk Hill

I’ve been taking a series of classes from Artist Paul Oman, and it is such an excellent experience. Paul is a great teacher and the amount of information gained in each session is amazing! He is focusing on the three main aspects of painting – values, pattern and color as applied to specifics of painting. Last week, we worked on values and the importance of taking the time to do a “values sketch” – when the values are correct it makes all the difference in the finished painting. Today’s class was on composition with a refresher on perspective and painting figures with accurate proportions. WHEW! It’s a lot for this older-than-average brain to assimilate, but as I work on these principles, I’m hoping it will really improve my overall painting.  

This week’s painting, Buttermilk Hill, 8” x 13” on 300 lb. watercolor paper,  was a wonderful exercise in working to get the values right and capturing the light on a rustic barn.