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FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA
Joined: Jun 2001
Location: Peterborough, NH
Posts: 1,114
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When I make a painting, I'm thinking of a stage set with actors....and the props, stage design and lighting.
Stage lighting is meant to illuminate the actors on centerstage. It is also meant to set the mood of the piece by the way it is illuminated.
In a decent stage play, nothing is "random" or accidental." It is all well planned and scripted.
Turning that strong spotlight away from your background and rethinking some of your props is a good step toward allowing the audience to participate in a delightful and enchanting moment with these three charming actors.
Lon, I hope that I'm not being too obtuse here...I really do think in "theatrical" terms...
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