A Feast for the Eyes
Wildflowers are out in all their glory. This amazing display is located in a Pasadena neighborhood garden, Arlington Park, that is tended with so much obvious love by the surrounding residents. A feast for the eyes as well as the soul. California poppies, lavender, succulents, wildflowers all bursting with colored blossoms. The meandering paths, benches and umbrellas all make this a wonderful spot to visit.
I have noticed that when I premix 80% of my colors before I start to paint, I am much more focused on actually painting. It takes me a little longer to start but I like not having the distraction of mixing colors. Talking with other artists, many prefer to mix their colors as they paint. I don't think one way is right and the other wrong, but just a matter of preference. If you have never tried my premixing method, here are a few reasons you should.
Why I premix my colors....
1 It allows me to concentrate on painting not mixing
2 The colors stay clean and clear
3 There is a harmony to the colors when I mix them all at the same time
4 Most important... when I am mixing, I am only thinking about what colors I want to use in my painting so those color are deep, rich and beautiful
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Frank Gardner premixes his colors too, most of the time... although not always.... I guess it depends on what effect he's trying to achieve.
When I discipline myself, I try to do it too... I often find, however, that I haven't mixed enough.
Ahhh well, We did have fun... Will you submit this one for the garden sale fundraiser??
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I noticed that you posted this and some others on an art listing. I wondered why several of the paintings I saw "for sale" are still there since I know that you have sold them.