trying for a fresher look...

[ehoeveler]

I feel like I want to keep some of my layering but at the same time I am striving for my
work to have a bolder, more 'clean' effect.
Both works are in the early color stages and there has to be in my mind, more imagery to the bottom of 'eye'.
Why do I want to add a man mowing his lawn at the bottom? Can't get that idea out of my head!
Thanks for any feedback or suggestions. E

[yoli]

I really like the blue on the sky on the first painting, looks like a wedge wood blue. The lawn mower is a great Idea, as long as "He is pushing it REAL Good!

Yolanda

[ehoeveler]

Salt n' Peppa fan gonna do the push Real GOOD! Thanks, Yoli!

[nigelartist]

Like the first ..it has potential.
Don't like the second. What is it about?

[ehoeveler]

Uh-huh, I think I can pretty much nail #1. Number 2 is about Akhenaten,
the first Egyptian ruler who firmly believed in One God as opposed to Bast, Osiris, Anubis and the other
'demi-gods' worshipped at that time. Erika started the convo about Akhenaten - she posted amazing shots
of his sculptural heads. If you'll note the disk with hanging arms/hands - I got that from his tomb's wall engravings.
I also think that the art styles changed during his reign - imagery more 'human' and lifelike!

[nigelartist]

Thanks for the explanation..I know can say I know a little about Egyptology!

[ehoeveler]

I'll bet you do! Loved it from childhood - fascinating!

[ehoeveler]

Progress on 'eye' and 'river'. I want to work on quality of technique for both - hands are hard and people
are hard! I'll take extra time with...E

[Gosia]

I like a lot both of them: they have lots of positive energy. And I love the progress....

[ehoeveler]

Malgorzata, Thank You!!! I'm excited now, I think they'll be alright. E

[yoli]

Wow they are coming out amazing ! I can certainly understand your comment on hands and people.

Yolanda

[ehoeveler]

LOL - ya should have seen me working those hands today - a real beyotch, to be sure.
Thanks for the the thumbs up! E

[ehoeveler]

Touch ups..both in the 'ugly' stages...

[eddieblz]

I don't think they'er ugly. I love the impressionistic feel of the firsts one, but the way you contrasted the sky from the vegetation gives it a wonderful 3D effect., then the trees with their light and dark areas but then a hint of sky coming through other areas almost brings them to life. The people frolicking by the muddy river. I'm looking forward to see how your going to finish this.

I really like the winsome colors of the second one and the lay out, The little details like the little leafy plant popping up behind the eye. The sun rays that turn to hands, one of the hands grabbing for an eye, the little plant almost unnoticeable growing up in front of the flower, the glassy shin off the eyes.

You really have a wonderfully unique style about you E.

[ehoeveler]

Eddie, I appreciate your detailed feedback.
I'm taking my time with these 'cause I want to get them right -
I'll keep painting with your praise in mind! E

[ehoeveler]

Still trying to get value and colors right - forgeddabout the drawing for a minute! Oy Ve.

[yoli]

Wow!! these have certainly evolved ! The color on the second one is really rich and vibrant! I just love
the way the clouds pop out on the first painting. Great job!

Yolanda

[Dragondust]

really cool... Love it! eyeballs...Yay!

[ehoeveler]

Thank You so much, Yoli -now to start working on those dratted people!
Michelle, I am so glad you like the eyes. I tended to use them as tools of judgement but
with this painting I use them for kindness and awareness.

[ehoeveler]

Getting there...