Choosing Scenes to Paint.
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If you have ever had trouble deciding what to paint, or maybe you choose scenes that don't turn out as well as you thought, then this video will help with that.
There are scenes all around you that will make great paintings. The trick is focusing on just the right part of the scene and knowing some things to look for.
This video will look at several different local scenes. I went out and basically just started taking pictures. Then, I went through them and chose some different types of scenes just for variation.
I'm going to give you some things to consider as you choose your scenes. We'll look at color, composition, and focal points. These will help ensure that the painting has a good chance of success.
Now, I don't want to restrict you or make you feel like you have to do things a certain way. The goal here is just to give you some ideas for things to paint. If you've ever had an idea that just didn't turn out right or have trouble finding things to paint, this video will help you.
Here is the video:
How to put this to work for you:
Keep the things in mind what I said about color, composition, and focal points the next time you go out to take pictures or for your plein air work.
Keeping these things in mind "before" you paint can help ensure that the painting has a good chance of success. A lot of failures in painting as because of choosing poor scenes to paint and then wondering what went wrong.
Now, just because you choose a perfect scene to paint doesn't mean that you'll do a masterpiece, but it does make things easier on you.
A good scene can make painting easier, and a bad scene can make it more difficult. It all depends on your style and skill level. More advanced artists can turn a rather boring scene into a beautiful piece of art, but it's not easy.
When you start thinking about what you're going to paint ahead of time, you can save yourself some headaches. I like to do a little planning before I start. I think about what I'm going to include in the scene, what types of color I might want, where I want to crop the edges, where I want to focal point to be, all of that.
You don't want to be half way through a painting before you realize that the scene just isn't as exciting as you thought it would be.
So, start thinking about things ahead of time. You'll get better as you practice. Soon, you will know what types of scenes make good paintings. It will vary depending on your style of course, but being able to analyze a scene before you start is a great skills for all artists.
Congratulations, you have completed this lesson and have taken one more step toward becoming a successful artist. Now is the time to practice what you have learned so it becomes natural. Soon, this will all become easier and more fun.
Follow up:
Choosing scenes and making the most of them is a skill you can develop. When you learn all about composition, focal points, color, and other things that affect your paintings, you can start choosing scenes more wisely. Also, you'll be able to make the most out of scenes that aren't that exciting by default.
Doing master copies and quick studies of scenes around you can also improve your skills at landscapes.
In my complete course, I go into great detail about all of these things. If you find yourself struggling or you just want to improve your skills, then be sure to check it out.
Related Links: Old Masters Copies to Improve Your Art Quickly. Bob Ross Painting: Is There a Better Alternative? How to Oil Paint: What You Really Need. Painting Clouds: Different Approaches. |
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