Wednesday, July 2, 2014
"Wuzhen Street 2 (Day 3)"
I have mentioned that I am doing 3 paintings together for my current project. I placed the first one on the back burner, which is my living room. I can see it often when I am not in my studio. The problems will pop up themselves if I display it in front of me long enough, the painting will nag me to fix its problems, then I will take action. Now I am working on the second painting. Its composition and color scheme is very similar to the first one. So painting the second one will help me to establish a systematic procedure to generate this kind of paintings (sounds pretty bad, doesn't it? It seems I am establishing a production line). If I say my first painting is R&D, my second painting is engineering. Please do not tell me that artists only used only the right brain. To be balanced is the key of doing anything well.
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Your work is always exquisite. Love this new direction for you. The beautiful abstract shapes and thoughtful value and color choices … such an interesting progression from your still lifes. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Engineers are not necessarily good artists, but artists need engineering skills to plan and execute a picture that appeals. Don't forget having a business sense. Skills in R&D, engineering and finally marketing PLUS good teaching techniques make for the perfect art career.
Qiang, I think your plan of stepping back and taking a break from these paintings for a day, always brings fresh eyes when you view it again.
I love the composition of this one, the right side in shadow is just right. The left side with the bright highlighted rectangle areas might need a little more, you have the details of the electrical wires (love) Maybe just a bit more "texture" on the left highlights. But, even if you didn't change a thing, these are a lovely grouping of paintings, I really love your landscapes.
Qiang, my previous comment was for the street #3 painting not this one, sorry, posted on wrong painting
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