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Tom Edgerton · 10-17-2003, 10:59 AM

This is very good for the first time out. The only criticism I would echo is in regard to edge treatment. Spend the next while really concentrating on edge qualities, and your painting will improve very quickly.

If you can get hold of it, get Richard Whitney's Little Red Book, "Painting the Visual Impression." He told me recently it's out of print for now, but it has a very good discussion of edges. Also, Harold Speed's "Oil Painting Techniques and Materials" is good for edges.

All in all, though, a very solid work.

Best--TE

10-17-2003, 10:59 AM	#16
Tom Edgerton SOG Member '02 Finalist, PSA '01 Merit Award, PSA '99 Finalist, PSA Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 819	This is very good for the first time out. The only criticism I would echo is in regard to edge treatment. Spend the next while really concentrating on edge qualities, and your painting will improve very quickly. If you can get hold of it, get Richard Whitney's Little Red Book, "Painting the Visual Impression." He told me recently it's out of print for now, but it has a very good discussion of edges. Also, Harold Speed's "Oil Painting Techniques and Materials" is good for edges. All in all, though, a very solid work. Best--TE __________________ TomEdgerton.com "The dream drives the action." --Thomas Berry, 1999