Well can you guess?
Once again the self proclaimed "brush-ka-teers" struck. We had dinner on our mind! See the fish? This was a great painting exercise in so many ways. First of all, Mitchell, had to take one for the team and go catch these fish that day. I am sure he was miserable having to tell his wife he had to go fishing so his friends would have something to paint. Thank you Mitchell for the sacrifice.
Secondly, what a challenge. I was especially perplexed as to how to paint this. They had a sheen that Stephen and Bernie captured well. I was thankful mine looked like fish! I especially enjoy seeing the difference in each of the artists style. Bernie's, shown first is in a "old masters" style. He uses oil paint usually with a burnt umber underpainting. He has since painted in a tail of another fish under the chin of the prominent one just to give the head a reason to be lifted. In fact, the fish had been on ice all day so they were stiff in their positioning. Next seen is Stephen's. The picture does not do it justice. The "shine" on the fish is amazing in person. It was fun to watch it take form in person. Mitchell had once again the most challenging angle. I love his freedom with color. I hope to acquire an eye like his so I too can transpose what I see into what I feel. It is exciting to watch him paint. Lastly is mine. I am extremely happy with the outcome. I learned about linear perspective when finishing the board. Angles are important! Ha! I was very pleased with the eye of the fish in the back and the lemons. I am going to frame this one and see how it looks. If I like it I will keep it, if not, off to the gallery to be sold. If you are interested in it just email me and we can talk. As always, feel free to comment and thanks for looking, Dean
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