my interior and atmospheric painting

       

setup, the window when the leaves were still red
     

working and progress

     

neighbor (Sam K.) and i's paintings

my still-life

my set-up

      

me in my space 

some progress

finished product

color mixing chart

white objects thumbnail sketches

i chose the thumbnail on the right, i liked the unbalance and white space that i plan to utilize. The simplicity of the composition and the objects will allow me to focus on the many tones and temperatures found in the white, making the variaty of colors my main focus or subject.

(what i see)

all the layers, progressively moving from the strong colors into more white,

but still acknowledging the richness of the white

My Small Study Set-ups

Morandi vs. VanGogh

Irises, 1890, Vincent Van Gogh

Sunflowers, 1888, Vincent Van Gogh

Still Life, 1955, Giorgio Morandi

These two artists most definitely contrast one another, Morandi a man of simplicity and Van Gogh one who picks up a great deal on the small beauties in details. Morandi conveys beauty in simplicity, the objects are shown as solid pure objects. The pots appear dense, the thick smooth colors are give the objects great weight. His composition is simple and modest and the colors are aswell, it sets a tranquil cool mood.

Van Gogh on the other hand has wispy paint brushes of many vibrant colors. The petals see delicate, thin and light. There are many colors and textures that make up each piece of the painting. Van Gogh depicts every aspect of the flowers down to the seeds on the sunflowers, and the small line detail on the Irises. The vibrant colors and lively subjects are full energy and freshness. I like both of these pieces very much but i love Van Gogh's great eye for unexpected detail (finding light turquoise in the whites of eyes, and the many textures that make up each flower). His colors are also very fresh and clean. While his subjects are quite tranquil his pieces set an enjoyable tranquil atmosphere.