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Oil Critique: "Hillside of Poppies"

Hillside of Poppies 2008, oil, 24 x 30. I have a few suggestions to offer for this painting. The artist may want to consider showing some cast shadows across the path. These shadows would have the same direction as the shadows of the trees, bushes, and...

Published 17 Feb 2010 6:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting
Oil Critique: "Portrait of an Old Man"

Portrait of an Old Man by Roger Burch, 2009, oil on linen, 20 x 16. The artist of this painting may want to consider lightening the irises of the eyes—especially the man’s right eye, since it is farther away from the viewer. Some edges of...

Published 10 Feb 2010 12:48 PM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting
Oil Critique: "Welsh Landscape"

Welsh Landscape by Patti DeWitt, 2007, oil, 16 x 20. A common challenge in painting summer landscapes is that there is usually so much green. In these cases artists can take lots of “artistic license” and have fun mixing lots of different...

Published 25 Nov 2009 6:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting
Watercolor Critique: "Mountain"

Mountain by Michele A. Congdon, 2008, watercolor, 18 x 22. Three things would help this painting. First, the artist can vary the softness and hardness of edges. Edges in the distance can be made softer, even losing some into the sky. Second, the artist...

Published 18 Nov 2009 1:20 PM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting
Watercolor Critique: "Sofie"

Sofie by Nora Velastegui Pettersson, 2004, watercolor, 22 x 18. The artist has created an engaging portrait of a young woman. I especially like the simplicity of the nose and the mouth. The forehead has a great sense of roundness. Parts of the hair could...

Published 4 Nov 2009 6:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting
Pastel Critique: "Mountain Stream"

Mountain Stream by Mary Ann Stafford, 2008, pastel, 18 x 24. The rocks and water in the foreground are very effective. I would like to have more of an impression that the water on the back waterfall is moving toward the viewer and connecting with the...

Published 28 Oct 2009 6:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: pastel, still life, Drawing, Painting
Oil Critique: "Jealous Much?"

Jealous Much? by Sheri Crawford, 2008, oil on Masonite, 16 x 20. Bravo! This painting is strong in both concept and execution. It really does not need any “fixing.” A good exercise in this case is to consider alternate ideas for a piece. Another...

Published 21 Oct 2009 6:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting
Oil Critique: "Teaching Grace"

For this painting, our critic discussed the importance of background color.
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Published 2 Sep 2009 5:00 AM by Brian Riley

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Oil Critique: "Rapid Reflections"

Our critic discusses the use of shadows in this water-filled landscape.
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Published 26 Aug 2009 5:00 AM by Brian Riley

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Oil Critique: "Montana Fall"

Our critic discussion color choices when creating a landscape painting.
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Published 19 Aug 2009 5:00 AM by Brian Riley

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Critique: "Still"

Our critic offers her suggestions for this portrait of an old man.
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Published 12 Aug 2009 5:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting
Acrylic Critique: "Blue Longing"

Blue Longing by Crystal MacEachern, 2007, acrylic on paper, 12 x 14. My main recommendation for this floral painting concerns illumination and shadow. There is a hint of shadow rendering in the centers of the flowers, and this concept needs to be used...

Published 5 Aug 2009 5:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: Drawing, Painting, Painting Flowers
Oil Critique: "Winter Day Rock Channel"

Winter Day Rock Channel by Karl Terry, 2009, oil on board, 8 x 16. Being in the middle of summer it can be hard to look at a winter scene, but this one is very appealing. The colors and the composition both work. There are two minor changes I would suggest...

Published 29 Jul 2009 5:00 AM by Brian Riley

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Charcoal Critique: "Landscape"

Our critic discuses the importance of texture when portraying the mass of the land against the sky.
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Published 22 Jul 2009 5:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting
Charcoal Critique: "Kevin"

Dawn Whitelaw discusses highlights while looking at this charcoal drawing.
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Published 15 Jul 2009 5:00 AM by Brian Riley

Filed under: still life, Drawing, Painting

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