Friday, November 18, 2011

Paint Past the Photo

Here's a wonderful exercise I learned from Dory Kanter in her beautiful book Art Escapes. It's called paint past the photo. Basically, you put a picture down in the middle of the page and paint past the edges. It's a wonderful way to practice color mixing and working on your ability to use a realistic style.


Here is one I did using a photo I took at Joshua Tree National Park. It was approaching sunset when I was there, and the colors and shapes of the rocks were amazing.


And this one I love, because the small person walking on the trail is my husband.

Thank you to Dory Kanter for this great idea!!
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22 comments:

  1. Carolyn DubeNovember 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    WOW! That is amazing!!!!! You have mad skills!

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  2. carol l mckennaNovember 18, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Fantastic and very creative ~ lovely ~~ Thanks, namaste, Carol ~ (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  3. HeARTworksNovember 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Yes I think this is a great idea! And I really like the outcome! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  4. Jen @Sadie InspiredNovember 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful technique! I just love how these turned out. Thank you for sharing!!

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  5. ChristineNovember 18, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    you've done such a good job with a great idea!

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  6. AbelaNovember 18, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    The result is very good, we must try, it sure is fun. Saludos

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  7. NettyNovember 18, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Looks fab. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, x

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  8. Tracey FKNovember 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I used to do this exercise with my art classes all the time and it is just great and always leads to good results... you have done a wonderful job and thanks for the reminder ... happy ppf xx

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  9. MollyNovember 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    what a wonderful idea-- and you've rendered it so beautifully! i particularly like the second one. thanks for sharing your technique!

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  10. ANNENovember 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Amazing work

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  11. EVANovember 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I've heard of this technique but have never seen it down. You did an amazing job! Beautiful!

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  12. Robin Panzer ArtNovember 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Oooh I love this idea! You've rendered it beautifully especially the one with your hubby. Fab!! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #9 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  13. Robin Panzer ArtNovember 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    ps. it that Multnomah Falls? I love near there and this looks pretty familiar!

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  14. Susie TenzerNovember 19, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    love it - on one episode of "Work Of Art" (Bravo), an artist used this technique. She was teamed up w/a child who had drawn a carrot. She asked the child to tell a story about what was happening outside of the picture. She created a larger work expanding the carrot theme.

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  15. DebbieNovember 19, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks for visiting everyone! Yes, Robin, It is Multnomah Falls. I hesitated to admit that, because I know the top part is not accurate!!

    I love that idea, Susie. I'm thinking about using this idea with my son's class at school, in some way, and including a story would be really cool.


    p.s. I just liked your studio on FB, Robin. If anyone else is on FB, let me know! I'm on FB, too: Debbie's Art, if anyone is interested in following me there.

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Debbies-Art/178603822188169?ref=tn_tnmn

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  16. FLONovember 19, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hello Debbie, I love your creative technic of extention of the photo. Excuse my bad english:)

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  17. carlareyNovember 19, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Wow! I love this idea. Your extension of the photos is fantastic.

    I am off to look up that book, thanks for mentioning it.

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  18. UnknownNovember 19, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    hi Debbie
    What a great technique to practice. Thanks for sharing this. Your painting past the photos are very good.

    Happy Weekend, Ev

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  19. Mary C. NasserNovember 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Sounds and looks like a wonderful excercise!
    Your results are lovely...both Joshua Tree National Park and the landscape from your hike. :)

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  20. Daniele ValoisNovember 19, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    You have nailed this!

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  21. Legacy of a Single GirlNovember 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Wow, this is fabulous! Really great job here! So glad you stopped by my page! See you again soon!

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  22. A'n'G JohnsonDecember 11, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    these are so stunning and wow. what a fabulous idea. i love this idea. i would steal this idea if I had the time!

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