I thought this canvas was going to be shaded towards Burnt Sienna. I did use different shades of sienna, then proceeded to use orange, magenta, and a few shades of other colors in between. At the end of the night I was using a lot of maroon. I think I will try to work more shades of sienna, with some green tones? in the upper and lower sections of this canvas.
Scott
I have been told to free it up (my words) so I am looking to do that with this canvas. This is an evolution, for each work is a learning experience, and each work opens little doors to other ideas and ways to express my appreciation for the music I listen to everyday. There will always be a structure that relates to the original music but I am moving away from following the strictness of sheet music to my own self expression. I want to keep following this path I started on except now I am pushing myself, and I truly want to, widen it. There is a lot more to come.
Scott Von Holzen
The first flow of this music is done. It went quite well. When I find a section of music that I want to paint I always try to push it to the two edges with as many note objects as I can fit in the canvas I have prepped. I sometimes take a number of evenings trying to decide the note size, and their separation. It can get frustrating at times that I just cannot fit the music in the space provided. I rarely compromise, and in a final acceptance I give up and look for another piece of music. Then it is the challenge to fit everything in and mistakes have been made in the past where I miss a note object and have to wipe clean the work I had done that night. Even when no one will ever know, I do it all because I care about the music and want to represent it in my art the best that I can.
Scott von holzen
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