dark enhances light and warmth - texture adds interest to simple color scheme

Sea of Backs - digital painting / art prints - Dan Beck 2006

There are a number of things I like about how this digital painting came out.  First off, there is a shading going on which implies a rather glowing source of light.  I had wanted there to be the feeling of warmth - even though everyone is bundled up because that is how it is.

There is also an incredible texture going on in the fields themselves - a little more fabric-like than the way the fields look from a distance - but only a little.

I have been able to develop my palette in a new way which is giving me a broader texture range. It is on the border of being overdone here - but I think it really helps this piece hold together - particularly since there is really very little color here - except in the minute details.

Art prints of the above digital painting are available only by emailing: specialorders@outhousestudios.net.

See Also

• Guide to Blogsite Articles by Image - Blogsite Exclusive Images
  Most recent work - links to articles and enlargments
• Charles Sovek, Artist and Author | Lessons from the Easel - Why This Painting Works
  I am not sure how well the painting works - but the explanation is worthwhile
• Monet: Wheatstacks (End of Summer)
  a beautiful painting with warmth light and contrast