I really liked this sketch. And then I tried to paint it. I like the way it looks when its small, but goodness gracious does it look terrible in person and up close! That's okay. I'm not crushed! It's just a step toward my masterpiece, right?Anyway, I've been thinking. I'm not working right now and I need to start some cash flow. There's monetizing, which yes I know is next to nothing, but it's something. I've also been thinking about putting together a pamphlet on basic perspective for artists. Do you think it would sell? I'm not ready for prints of my work. I think I still have a ways to go before that. But, one thing I do know is perspective. So what do you think? Do you hate ads? Personally, they only bother me if they are the flashing, obtrusive kind.
I almost forgot, this is the Malloy & Sons Funeral Home in Galveston, TX. Colored from photo that I took.
My thoughts on cash flow: You need to think - who has money and will want to spend it on what you have to give? That is your target market. I saw one artist, for example, that paints very small oil paintings for the rich folks with doll houses that have blank walls. Now that is clever! Re ads, - dunno, would have to see. Re the drawing of the funeral home - phenomenal, and the coloring - unique and interesting in a good way! :) I certainly see nothing wrong with it.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine that your painting would look horrible bigger and upclose... but I'm not there to judge. It looks wonderful to me... fabulous even.
ReplyDeleteI too am out of work right now and so I have also been thinking about what to do to bring some money in... I have decided that I would put it "out there" that I would teach art journaling classes. I will see if I get any bites. As for perspective drawing... many people struggle with that (me being one of them)... I think it can't hurt trying. Put it "out there" and see what you get from there.
Hope that helps.
Hi Raena,
ReplyDeletebahhh! this is a fabulous image.
I say go forit! nothing to loose but everything to gain. HOwever, I agree with Dan and you really have to find out what your market is... some advice that i will be taking as well.
Good luck and keep us up to date on how it works.
I think this is a fantastic job, and flawless if you ask me. :) Great pespective, nice angle, love the trees in the foreground, even the greens seem to be having just the right shades. Welldone Raena!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd on cashflow, I really have no idea too. I'll be jobless after December too, and I am not sure if I'll get my day job back which is really mind-boggling. So if you have any idea, I am all ears too :)
Well, I did look 'up close' by clicking on your sketch - and I thought it still looked great! I especially like the way you have used red - bringing it into the lower right was clever!
ReplyDeleteWell done ! I love it and even when I enlarged the picture, I couldn't see any flaws. As for perspective, I wouldn't mind drawing it as you do : you're really good at it!
ReplyDeleteI agree - if you can make perspective something less than a difficult task for folks I think it's worth a shot (what's that called - sending it up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes?)Wonderful drawing, looks great up close too.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I noticed when I saw this painting is the great perspective. And it is something many of us struggle with. So I say look into it.
ReplyDeleteand the painting itself is great.
Being laid off myself right now....people tell me that I need to be creative and come up with unique ideas (like the paintings for doll houses). I'm trying to continue some programs that I did while "employed" only I do the billing. I was thinking about doing a nature journaling class at our "local converted factory into art spaces" place, but I haven't approached them yet.
ReplyDeleteI made your picture as large as I could on my 17" screen and it looked great!
I think it's a wonderful painting! We continue to be our own worst critics. I wonder if paintings of people's houses would sell. You certainly do a great job with architecture, and in the right neighborhood (think Hi End), I think people would love to have a painting of their home. Just a thought. nancy
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand old home...and a BIG sketch undertaking! It looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely excell at painting architecture. The picture is excellent.
ReplyDeleteTerrible? I think not! I love architectural sketches...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting and leaving such a kind comment. I will be back to to browse through more of your work! Deb
Fantastic and flawless painting...This is so beautiful...Loved your blog and glad to be here...:)
ReplyDeletePencil Sketch: Rajasthani Man playing flute
Hi Raena, Thanks for stopping by my blog and joining.
ReplyDeleteSo many people are out of work. I have been utilizing my art in many ways. I have painted houses for people, designed gardens while we sit in their yards and I sketch what they want to see, logos for people out of work and need to start something on their own, portraits of pets and children, teach art and crafts, well I will just try anything. I also barter, love those local eggs and tomatoes. The ads, I don’t know. You will have to let me know on that one. Love your blog, I have enjoyed going through it this morning. Hugs, Pat