The Daily Painting: Guest Post

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Guest Post

I recently did a guest post over at Shealynn's Faery Shoppe! It's on how to read/look at a painting, and in it I share my favorite websites for looking at/finding information on paintings! Please, take a look! :)

EDIT:
Thanks for pointing out that the links didn't work, Juju! That's embarrassing. They're fixed now, I hope! ;)

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Tales of WhimsyApril 5, 2011 at 6:16 PM
The link doesn't work? :(
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Becca R.April 5, 2011 at 6:30 PM
You can look up http://shealynns-faerie-shoppe.blogspot.com. The blog is amazing.

That's amazing, Rosemary! I haven't looked at the websites yet, but it's on my to-do list.
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Tales of WhimsyMay 7, 2011 at 1:05 PM
What a great post! That was fantastic!
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Questions to ask about a painting

What is the subject of the painting? Does the title add to your understanding of the painting?

What's the main color scheme? Why do you think the artist chose these colors? How do they make you feel?

Where do you look first? What do your eyes follow around the painting? What seems most important in this painting?

Is the painting organized, or jumbled? Chaotic or peaceful?

Consider what it all might mean: What does the painting tell you? What is the artist trying to say about the subject matter? What feeling does the painting evoke? How did the painter achieve this effect?