A NEW DAY & Reference Photos

A NEW DAY

Watercolor - 11x14

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Reference photos are often used by artists to start a painting or create a new composition. We have to be careful not to get caught up in copying the photo exactly, inch by inch on to our painting. Remember that we are in charge. We can change anything we want.

- Change the format from horizontal to vertical

- Zoom into one small section and make it the focus

- Lower the horizon and make the sky play a bigger role

- Change the time of day or conditions for a different motive out a road or add one in

- Change the shapes and sizes of trees or greenery

- Use a different color scheme

Remember that the photo is for creative inspiration and the goal is to end up with an exciting new piece of art!