11-11-2013, 09:39 AM
I've got some studies this week
![[Image: study_sanford_robinson_gifford_by_fincks-d6tb5wp.jpg]](http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/310/7/2/study_sanford_robinson_gifford_by_fincks-d6tb5wp.jpg)
![[Image: study_sunset_beach_by_fincks-d6tlcof.jpg]](http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/313/f/6/study_sunset_beach_by_fincks-d6tlcof.jpg)
![[Image: study_mood_1_by_fincks-d6tld3n.jpg]](http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/313/8/2/study_mood_1_by_fincks-d6tld3n.jpg)
![[Image: study_mood_3_by_fincks-d6tnfa6.jpg]](http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/313/d/8/study_mood_3_by_fincks-d6tnfa6.jpg)
Working more on environment with low focal point.
I figured my problem was that I don't know how to really start a painting in an effective way.
I like rendering the light/material, but it only comes in the end.
Putting down the shapes, the mood, the lighting and all, that's something I struggle with.
A painting is on the way, even if I'm really really struggling, but well, as I once read, you only get what you put into it.
[EDIT] Here is the painting
![[Image: western_style_by_fincks-d6tsudj.jpg]](http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/314/a/c/western_style_by_fincks-d6tsudj.jpg)
The main problem is the suggestion of rock texture.
It's very rough with too much brushwork.
And the composition is very static, not interesting, but I will deal with one problem at a time.
Working more on environment with low focal point.
I figured my problem was that I don't know how to really start a painting in an effective way.
I like rendering the light/material, but it only comes in the end.
Putting down the shapes, the mood, the lighting and all, that's something I struggle with.
A painting is on the way, even if I'm really really struggling, but well, as I once read, you only get what you put into it.
[EDIT] Here is the painting
The main problem is the suggestion of rock texture.
It's very rough with too much brushwork.
And the composition is very static, not interesting, but I will deal with one problem at a time.