Keith Glasgow
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Here are a couple of oil paintings by John Trickett (I hope he doesn't mind).
I'm always trying to figure out how a painting is executed - and gain a few tips in the process. I've only had the privilege of viewing a few original 'Tricketts', and when I did, I've had a close look at the canvas and studied the brush marks. Judging by the marks left in the paint, the background is blocked in, and softened with a 3" or 4" brush to give the soft out-of-focus effect (the marks of the hairs from a large brush are just about visible). In the labrador painting, a few sharper edged grasses or branches are added in the foreground while the paint is still wet. All really quite simple, obvious and quick to do - until I try it myself, that is!
I've noticed his tones have a dark bias - this give a lovely moody atmosphere. I can do something similar to a photo in 'Photoshop' if I use the 'highlights/shadows' control in 'adjustments'.
What are your thoughts on his palette - yellow ochre, burnt sienna...?? He uses a distinctive 'Trickett palette' that is very warm, and rich, but still subtle (not bright or garish) - I love it! What colours are in there?
Any thoughts?
Keith.
I'm always trying to figure out how a painting is executed - and gain a few tips in the process. I've only had the privilege of viewing a few original 'Tricketts', and when I did, I've had a close look at the canvas and studied the brush marks. Judging by the marks left in the paint, the background is blocked in, and softened with a 3" or 4" brush to give the soft out-of-focus effect (the marks of the hairs from a large brush are just about visible). In the labrador painting, a few sharper edged grasses or branches are added in the foreground while the paint is still wet. All really quite simple, obvious and quick to do - until I try it myself, that is!
I've noticed his tones have a dark bias - this give a lovely moody atmosphere. I can do something similar to a photo in 'Photoshop' if I use the 'highlights/shadows' control in 'adjustments'.
What are your thoughts on his palette - yellow ochre, burnt sienna...?? He uses a distinctive 'Trickett palette' that is very warm, and rich, but still subtle (not bright or garish) - I love it! What colours are in there?
Any thoughts?
Keith.
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