A study in black and white
Below is a photograph of the Hoodoos at Dutch Creek, B.C.
I wanted to paint this scene but was trying to figure out where
my focal point was. I decided to alter the photo first to black
and white and then to a charcoal rendering that makes it
easier to see the shapes, mass and lines in my composition.
By reducing the amount of shades in the picture it is easier
to understand why and where the eye is drawn.
Cheers!
