29th November 2024 Beena
Hi, everyone. I posted two watercolour paintings this morning. I took this photo of my garden where this pot sits amongst my plants with the two clay birds. When I did the first painting on the left, my critique friend spotted the mistakes😢😢😢.
One of the mistakes was the edge of the pot when the two birds were sitting. It needed to be smoother. The next mistake was the angle of the bluebird’s tail. Someone noted that the shadows of the birds were too strong, but this was an exact copy of the photo. However, in my photo, the pot is surrounded by leaves, and hence, not much shadow can be seen except that cast by the birds. The second painting is a nearer version; hence, the bird appears more prominent than in the first painting.
Many of you preferred the left painting, considering it to be the one without the mistakes. However, the right painting is the second version, where I had the chance to correct my mistakes. It’s all part of the learning process.
This morning made me realise something: Right and wrong are perceptions by people. Riccardo said, “There are no mistakes; it is part of our journey, which makes it splendid.” Many of you found the left to have more warmth. However, those who liked the second version liked it for the colour scheme. Some liked both.
I’m truly grateful for your feedback and the opportunity to paint two versions. This morning’s session was incredibly interactive, and I appreciate the questions and discussions that arose. When asked why I conducted the session in this manner, I replied, “It’s the best way to engage with all of you and hear your thoughts.”🤗🤗🤗
5 thoughts on “The Story of Two Paintings”
I like the picture on the right because there is more contrast. At first I couldn’t make out what was below the stone on which the birds were perched. Now that you mentioned that it’s a pot I can understand the details better. Your friend is right about the shadows being too sharp, should be softer around the edges to blend in with the environment. Anyway lovely paintings both are.
My pick is the painting on the left cos I prefer the sunny color. I couldn’t spot any mistake. Both are well done. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.☺
Yes Agnes, knowing you I can fully see the reason for your pick. Thanks for your thoughts.
Beena
Both paintings are considered masterpieces, even though they evoke very different emotions. This demonstrates that there is no right or wrong way to create art. Each artist has their own unique vision and perspective, which they bring to their work.
As mentioned, every piece of art is a masterpiece in its own way. It is a reflection of the artist’s soul and their interpretation of the world around them. There is no single definition of what makes a good painting, and what one person finds beautiful, another may not.
Ultimately, the beauty of art lies in its diversity and the ability to evoke different emotions and interpretations in each viewer.
Thanks Faye for your perspective. Yes, I wish we could all see the beauty in this diverse world. There will always be something we can learn in our life’s journey.
Beena