Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland
The Thumbnail Challenge
"Only the painter who knows his business can create the impression that a picture was done in one stroke" ~ Pierre Auguste-Renoir.
One of the most commonly asked questions is, "How can I simplify my paintings?". The answer lies in the planning process, a step usually thought of as "boring" and therefore omitted.
"Thumbnail sketches” are small, preliminary sketches used to work out composition, tonal balance other areas that can make the painting process problematic. They can be used to explore the effect of adding or subtracting elements in your painting without committing time and paint to a large sheet of paper.
Before starting a painting it's a good idea to make some compositional sketches, because planning makes the painting process easier.
"Thumbnail sketches” are small, preliminary sketches used to work out composition, tonal balance other areas that can make the painting process problematic. They can be used to explore the effect of adding or subtracting elements in your painting without committing time and paint to a large sheet of paper.
Before starting a painting it's a good idea to make some compositional sketches, because planning makes the painting process easier.
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