Tom Browning 10-05-09
October 5th, 2009
“The Dawn of a New Day”
Tom Browning is the very first artist I was able to learn from in person. After years of receiving my art instruction from books and a few painting videos I happened across a workshops by Sarah-Brit-Arts right here in Tuscaloosa Alabama and Tom was the instructor. This particular painting was a part of the Prix de West show at the cowboy artists hall of fame in Oklahoma city. The day he set up the models for this painting he was also using my wife an daughter for another painting. So this one has some personal appeal for me.
Tom has also written an excellent book on painting that I always recommend to those who want to learn more about the basics of creating representational art. On his website you can also find out about the workshops that are available.
What I like about “The Dawn of a New Day” by Tom Browning
Personal Experience - I was able to watch Tom compose and think through this one so it’s hard not to love it on that basis alone.
Values - As with all of Tom Brownings paintings the values are clear and simplified. I really don’t think there are many in the country who understand values as well as Tom does and his paintings read all the way across a room as a result. If you go to his website and look at his Santa illustrations you get a wonderful example of what good values are.
Edges - When you are aware of the texture of items in a painting you know that the edges have been handled in an masterful way.
Look and Enjoy!
