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‘Intimacy’ is finished and I decided after all to change the name, thanks to an idea from a Twitter follower of mine. So now it is ‘Stay a Bit Longer’ which I think does work with this painting. I look at it and see the woman trying to persuade her lover to stay a while, whereas he is beginning to get itchy feet.. maybe he is married to someone else. Only my interpretation of course; that is why I paint narrative figurative paintings, so that the viewer can form their own opinion of what is going on.
I have struggled with the light in this painting, another lesson learned as I went along. I took the photo into the light from the window, so had to imagine for the most part the shading on the flesh for both figures. In a way this was a good exercise for me and it meant I could be a bit more experimental with my colour palette. I dislike using brown and wherever possible will use blues and purples instead – makes for a more interesting painting I think.
it will be available via my website www.michewatkins.com for £350.
My next painting is probably going to be even more difficult – I never make it easy for myself! I am using the same model in three different poses with red stilettos and want to call it The Three Muses in their New Red Shoes, but no doubt someone will come up with another title for me if I ask nicely! I am excited about starting it. More next week.
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This looks great, Miche! The title fits nicely and the painting itself is truly open to interpretation. I love all the little details I see. Take care 🙂
Thanks very much for your feedback. It really has been a challenge for my art skills this one but I am happy with the final result. Am mow excited about the new work!
Looking forward to your new project.
Thank you, should be next week hopefully.
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I am glad it was of use. I will be starting a new painting next week when back from holiday and will hopefully give some tips as I go along such as colours etc. I think artists should help each other wherever possible .