Instead of sulking on wasted time, paint, and paper...I've decided to spend some quality time doing sketches. This trains me see the different "values" of the subject I'm drawing. This will definitely help me when I'm painting. I seem to be struggling with "values" when I'm painting with different colors.
So, this evening I had an hour and drew this single stem Rose:
I took this picture without flash. I've been noticing a magenta cast on some of my pictures and also pictures I print using my Epson Photo printer. I need to recalibrate my monitor again.
I'll be back soon to write a few posts on picture taking techniques I've discovered using my D7k and SB-600 external flash. Stay tuned!
2 comments:
Fabulous sketch and I like your attitude. A while back, after 'photo failures,' I put the camera away for a long time (too long). I now have the attitude that these failures are good in that there is always something to learn along the way.
Thank you for the complements. I've learned not to be so hard on myself and not strive for perfection. It's hard sometimes. I'm critical of my work, but have learned to let it go and just have some fun. :)
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