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DEMONSTRATION: THE BLUE DOOR

THE REFERENCE

Figure 10 The Blue Door. A scene from Nieu Bethesda in the Eastern Cape

I have chosen this scene because of the simple shapes and
shadow to light relationships. It is the interplay between shadow
and light that makes a painting stand out. The composition is
strong too. The driveway leads the eye to the focal point. There is
a balance between horizontal shapes and vertical shapes. There
may also be a touch of mystery about that blue door? Now I simply
need to paint it and hopefully make a good job of it!

An Artist’s Guide to Plein Air Painting

Malcolm Dewey