an Acrylic Painting entitled "Passing inthe night"

[tshow]

 

I've not been painting recently, so I decided to jump in and do one.  This is an Acrylic, on 12 x 15.5 canvas.  Scene is two boats passing on the open sea at night.  There are faint stars in the sky and white caps between the boats.  Each boat has cabin lights on to reflect life on board.

I would appreciate constructive comments as I continue to improve as an artist and painter.

[Tony (ASM)]

I think you have a unique style. Something about your paintings is simplistic yet, captures something magic. Childlike but with maturity. The kind of images that look great on objects like cards, coaster, table mats, etc.
This painting has that same look. The only suggestion I'd make is to make the background waves a little bit smaller as they receed into the distance. Perhaps try to give the foreground boat a bit of depth (3D). If I suggest any more, it may take away your unique qualities. 

[Kelley]

It would be very difficult to capture waves at night even with a camera.  I agree with Pat's helpful assessment and I also like your style.  Great work, Tom.

[tshow]

Thank you both for your comments.  I will keep this in mind with the next sea painting I do.

Tom

[nolan]

like this one too Tom.  You can also darken the distant waves and boat so they are not as bright as the foreground boats and wave. That way you will get even more depth

[tshow]

Thank you Nolan, hadn't thought about that. 

[Val]

I think they've pretty much covered it Tom...well done.  How do you find working with the acrylics? I haven't done much with them as yet, afraid to blink or they're dry! 

[tshow]

As for drying time, an extender is used to lengthen the drying time, works great.  As far as acrylics, I'm having problems mixing colors, if I stay with what I can buy in the store it's fine.

Tom

[nolan]

maybe you can go over the Colour Mixing Webinar again?

[tshow]

Thanks, I'll do that.

[Val]

I'm not the quickest at mixing colours either Tom.    By the time I get my colour right I'm afraid I'll have more extender than paint!   

[nolan]

doesn't matter Val. Luckily in this race everybody gets the same prize, even if they don't cross the finish line last. It's all about getting to the finish line that counts

[Val]

Feels more like a 4 legged race... you on one side, Dennis on the other!  Together I know I'll cross that line.. 

[nolan]

then we will all cross the line at the same time 

[Val]

     I'll bring the crutches!