Pear Rose 14x12 Oil on Panel

jward

Here is another one, utilizing the Geneva Fine Art oil, where I painted a pear and a wilting rose. For this painting I was focusing on the harmony of the colors. This photo was taken just before I signed it. 

tassieguy

Beautiful. You've achieved great subtlety in the values. 

kaustavM

Everything is beautifully done. Can you focus on the softened edges esp of the downward slopes of every object?

KingstonFineArt

The painting is lovely. The color is sublime.

The edges are a bit sharp. Brush strokes and overall shape push the right ...  It's like a wind blowing from the left.

jward

@kaustavM
I can. Can you clarify , are you saying the edges are too sharp? Thank you for the feedback. 

jward

@KingstonFineArt

Thank you for your response on the composition. 

My questions is; does the eye flow across the painting from left to right and then fall off the canvas? 

KingstonFineArt

@jward
Sort of the wind is strong. There are eye grabbing elements in the shadows that conflict with the softness.
You softened most of the horizon but left a big piece on the left an eye grasper. 

Your paint is well handle really lovey. The composition needs work. 

It's little things and I'm very critical. The better the painting the more critical I am. Please don't take offense.

jward

@KingstonFineArt
No offense taken at all. 

I have been to critiques before and understand why it is a critical element at getting better. Thank you for your honesty. Much appreciated. 

I see what you’re saying about the left hard element. 

Composition is something I am working on for sure.

KingstonFineArt

By softening the shadows the object get more attention. The wind has slowed. The further a light is from a surface the softer the shadows become.

jward

@KingstonFineArt
That makes a lot of sense. Thank you for taking the time to photoshop the image to illustrate your comment. Really appreciate it!