Day 78: Copy After Cabianca: Cipressi al Poggio Imperiale
I thought that I would try something a little different today to mix it up. This is a copy of a painting done by an Italian impressionist named Cabianca. I’ve copied paintings in the past with varying levels of success, but have always learned huge amounts from this simple act. I chose this painting for its strong light effect and thought that it was one of the less complicated compositions to fit onto a small canvas. In painting this I saw so many things, like how he (Cabianca) put dark darks next to bright lights to get a strong light effect. Even though this is a small and simple painting, it’s incredibly subtle! Several times I tried mixing his colors but just couldn’t figure it out, while other times I could guess easily what he was doing. It’s really cool copying a painting, it’s almost like having a glimpse into the brain of another painter. This is an exercise that I will keep doing regularly, it’s so helpful and gives endless insights into the nuts and bolts of painting.To buy today’s painting, click here. To view all other paintings from the project, click here. All paintings are 6×8″, painted on birch, unframed and cost $100 (+ $15 shipping). You can buy a painting directly from my website using paypal or by contacting me at kellyaksey@yahoo.com.You can share this project with someone you think may enjoy it. They can subscribe to receive the daily E Newsletter here or follow the Blog here or join the 100 Paintings Facebook Group here.Thank you for your interest in the project and for following!