Painting Demo: Picking Up Where I Left Off...

Hi everyone! This week I'm continuing to try and fix an old painting of mine and turn it into something I like. If you haven't seen last week's video be sure to do that first so you know what's going on (there's a link in the video).
After last week's video I want back and found a few mistakes in the painting that I wanted to to fix. Do you see them? I find the best way to spot problems in my work is to set it up, step back, and look at it from a distance. Seeing the 'big picture' lets me find the spots that work and the ones that don't.
What tricks do have to you look over your work? Share them in the comments below. As always, if you have any questions, topics you'd like me to discuss, or anything else, please reach out or leave them in the comments too. Don't forget to like and subscribe and ring the bell to be notified whenever I post a new video.
Hugs,
Gwen

[@grozdavranic6972]

Thank you Gwen for sharing...

[@jmontoya6661]

Thank you Gwen for so many great tidbits. You definitely are a special and gifted artist and personality. I have enjoyed learning from you about this journey of art. I’m new to abstract but I can feel it in my bones. Keep going because you have got what it takes and the wisdom to move mountains. Thank you.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

How kind of you to share this thought.....

[@joanhughes8211]

Really helpful to hear what you're thinking. And I love that you're "not married to it". I'm going to adopt that, so I don't think that every decision I make has to be right!

[@joanicker7216]

Love this piece.

[@donnamontgomery7563]

Loved this demo. I really like the swooping brush strokes and what you did with them.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

You know me....love to do those swooping brush strokes....

[@sherriharris4refuge]

Great questions to ask ourselves. Thanks for sharing that tip with us! Love ya!

[@veronicarinker4058]

Gwen I love your work and I am looking for a floral painting and I love the one just over your shoulders in this video. Thank you ❤

[@karechapman7233]

At 7:59 I see from left to right a tropical bird facing away from the viewer, next to it a baby elephant head looking at the viewer and next to it an owl. I kept visualizing a few a little pops of teal. A great video.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Gees Kare......it is the baby elephant head that has me baffled.....my guess is you love animals...thanks for your comment...

[@karechapman7233]

@@GwenFoxArtist Always the pareidolia comes into play. Drives me nuts to the point that I keep a sketchbook around just for those occasions. Faces faces faces. Animals, monsters, ppl, etc.

[@bonniebonnie7149]

These are such powerful questions to ask. Thank you, Gwen, for your expert guidance.

[@GwenFoxArtist]

So glad you like the questions Bonnie....

[@dianecaust2425]

Thanks for taking the time to share your art. I have been binge watching your videos and I have learnt soooo much from you. I have also just subscribed to your channel. I’m from Australia 😁😁😁

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Welcome Diana.....let me know what you would like me to do a video on.

[@tracyloringart]

I really love this piece! I see a fabulous feminine figure in the focal area. Love it!!!

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Gotta love those fabulous feminine figures.....keeping art sexy!!!

[@tracyloringart]

@@GwenFoxArtist 😆

[@dorothytomaszewski5953]

Really enjoyed your approach, especially those daring strokes. Question : are you using a solvent or oil to thin out the oils as you paint? Thanks Dorothy

[@GwenFoxArtist]

Yes, Dorothy....I am using Gamsol.