tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703068576156001254.post8078360498971264586..comments2024-03-13T07:15:43.129-04:00Comments on Karin Wells Studio: Dressing for (Art) Success - Really!My Painting Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10328762840797167158noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703068576156001254.post-92109151503433272322008-11-20T17:51:00.000-05:002008-11-20T17:51:00.000-05:00I didn't pay much attention to vermere's socks bef...I didn't pay much attention to vermere's socks before, but from now on it will be the first thing I see in that painting. (-:<BR/><BR/>I don't have endless time in which to work while my children are still very young so I find doing a few moments of yoga in my pj's and going straight to the easel without changing saves time. Of course this is easier to do with casein and egg tempera than oil. The yoga also makes it easier to sit still once I get to the easel.The Space Above the Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17607855781110741566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703068576156001254.post-61484126246821603922008-10-28T12:35:00.000-04:002008-10-28T12:35:00.000-04:00Alas, black isn't much of a positive fashion state...Alas, black isn't much of a positive fashion statement for me either. <BR/><BR/>Try for any dark "neutral" that does NOT have a color temperature (warm or cool) attached to it. Frankly, other than dark brown, I cannot think of any.<BR/><BR/>Light colors tend to reflect off of wet paint - dark colors don't.<BR/><BR/>Be grateful that in a warm climate the beret isn't necessary.<BR/><BR/>I hate to say it, but you're gonna have to toss that neon sweatshirt - it won't work in any lighting condition in your studio.<BR/><BR/>Bite the bullet, wear black or dark brown, and begin to see your colors more accurately.<BR/><BR/>And be mindful about what is behind your easel...it matters a lot too.My Painting Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328762840797167158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703068576156001254.post-43548132991063342002008-10-28T12:11:00.000-04:002008-10-28T12:11:00.000-04:00Darn it ~ I look awful in black! Karin, this is a ...Darn it ~ I look awful in black! <BR/><BR/>Karin, this is a very interesting observation and now you got me thinking that maybe I need to invest in a dark smock. Does this phenomena intensify if you are standing right next to a window with lots of sunshine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com