I think I will try this previously horizontal painting as a square format next time I put it behind glass. I unframed it last week because the non-glare glass was very dirty. I had forgotten how much of the painting was being hidden under the mat and discovering the little tree on the left edge made the whole composition feel a little more like a secret garden. See the old painting below and tell me if the new format looks any better. Today was super nice because while we were having our Portland Plein Air Painters meeting at O'Connors someone spoke to me about buying my painting hanging there this month! Made my day! Hope you too had something great happen today!
I vote for matting the full painting. It puts the focal point in a sweet spot and the wonderful colors just shine!
ReplyDeleteThis is a luscious watercolor, Carrie. I like the bottom version, less cropped. Congrats on the potential sale of your painting hanging in O'Connor's!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for weighing in you two. I'm surprised; I was ready to go more contemporary with the square format. I like the subject matter so much I might paint it again for the square. I luckily hadn't done any cutting yet.
ReplyDeleteHi Carrie, Isn't it fascinating how the composition changes when you crop, or, as in this case, un-crop your painting? Fun posting! And, good luck on the sale!
ReplyDeleteI like both versions---it is such a good painting! Congratulations on the sale--!
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