Building From the Wall Up

This week on “Painting With Oils”

I am now working on the depth of the wall and painting the shadows that will create the illusion of 3D on a 2D medium.This will allow depth to come into the painting and make the wall pop off from the background. For the shadows I am using a mix of blue and brown. This contrast from the red and yellows I added last week will provide harmony throughout the piece. 

This step will allow for my knowledge of colour theory. Blue and yellow are complimentary colours which balance out the tonal quality I am trying to achieve with this piece.  Adding the depth of shadow is making the brick/marble to pop out from the canvas. While still maintaining a monochromatic scheme of white.

It is really making me wish I could go back to Greece.