Are you taking the challenge? Here's my work in process for a painting of a common spool of thread. What would bake my painting stronger?

View in browser Hello, Artist! WIP Wednesday | Common Thread   For this WIP (Work-in-Progress) Wednesday, I'm sharing studies of an ordinary spool of thread as I contemplate ways to make a compelling painting. It's a challenge and I have a way to go, but I'm hoping it's a good start! Are you taking the challenge? If you missed it on Monday, the prompt is to take an ordinary, easily overlooked object and turn it into a work of art. Show your support and encouragement with others by sharing your work on social media and tag @Artistsnetwork and use the hashtag #artistchallengeoftheweek.   Thank you for taking a look at my work, and I look forward to seeing what you all come up with! Responses to this week's "The Ask" have been overwhelming. Check out a sampling of the responses below!   Scott Maier, Artists Network Producer   Pencil Sketch I began with a simple sketch to establish the placement of the thread and the basic rhythm of light and dark shapes. Watercolor Study  I'm not sure how to handle light and color, so I try out a quick watercolor study. As an experiment, the colors turn muddy, but the process is essential for gaining clarity and direction for a final painting. Analysis Analyzing the study helps me to make choices for the next painting. I'm thinking: The background could become more blue/violet, perhaps shifting the temperature in the light areas. There could also be more continuity in the background, as the value shifts too much from left to right. Shifting the color temperature along the shadow edge could help turn the form and create more volume. I like the overall value structure of the spool, but the shadow is too muddy. I'll need to spend more time mixing a more precise color for the final version. These are just a few of the thoughts I have as I lead into a final painting. What are some of the things you look for when you analyze a study? Responses from "The Ask" are wonderful! Here are just a sample of the many that have already been submitted to the question "What common, ordinary object do you find particularly compelling?"   "Old, worn, still useful, but sometimes rusty kitchen utensils." - Marilynn Host   "Doors, gates, openings in a garden wall always draw me in." - Debra Wissinger   "I find teapots of all sizes, shapes and colors to be very compelling as objects." - Mary McCabe   "My old garden glove and trowel!" - Lim Federici   There's still time! Send in your responses before the end of the week!   SUBMIT YOUR RESPONSE Golden Peak Media |  4868 Innovation Drive | Fort Collins, CO | 80525 | United States   Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe Here   We respect your right to privacy. Contact Us  |  View Our Policy  |  Email Preferences