PALM TREES, NOCTURNE by TOM BROWN

 “MIDNIGHT PALMS”
8x10 oil on board
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NOCTURNE by TOM BROWN

“MOONLIGHT MAGIC”
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SEASCAPE by TOM BROWN

“FRESH OCEAN BREEZE”
4x7 inches, oil on board
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"COASTAL SEASCAPE"
5x7 inches, oil on board
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"TAKING THE LONG VIEW"
7x3.5 inches, oil on board
$50 for a short time.
Sometimes the subject dictates the dimensions of the painting. That certainly happened here. This little gem is being offered at a price far below true value. But only for a very short time. And then the offer disappears. If this one speaks to you grab it fast or it's gone for good. Click HERE.

 

PLEIN AIR TIPS from TOM BROWN

 

Students who are new to painting outdoors often mention they have a hard time finding a subject and knowing what to do with it. There are a couple of things I can suggest which you might find helpful.

    If you’re painting on location, the first thing I suggest when considering a subject is to pause, close your eyes for a moment, and ask what drew your eye to the subject in the first place. It could be color, light, an object or something else. Then think about how you can emphasize that, whatever it was. And decide what you can minimize in the composition if it doesn’t add to the picture.

    And there is something else you can do to go beyond that. It’s a 3-step process.

    First, give it your best shot on location. Don’t stress out; just make a decent effort and don’t worry about the results.

    Second, at your convenience paint an “improved” version of that in the studio, taking as long as you need. Even if you keep reworking the studio effort for days or weeks. Then compare the two paintings: the plein air version and the studio version. Analyze what things you did to improve the plein air effort.

    The final step is to return to that location with those things in mind and view the subject again with all those possibilities in mind. And paint that same subject again directly from life, taking artistic license and kicking it up a notch similar to what you did in the studio.

    After you’ve done that once or twice you’ll never again feel limited when scouting locations. You’ll see things with all the possibilities, and you’ll have loads more fun painting those pictures. Give it a shot! I think you’ll see the difference immediately.

    Hope this helps, and I wish you Happy Painting!

LIVE OAKS, GOLDEN HILLS
6x6 oil on board
$100 available here

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