Lesson 2 - Windows

Windows can make an interesting subject for a painting and they are fairly easy to draw. However there are a few pitfalls to watch out for. Here is a boring and a more interesting window study.



These are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Break up the symmetry of the areas surrounding a window.
2. Try and find a connection between the window and the edge of the painting. This could be a shadow, architectural detail, foliage or even a crack or wire .
3. Try and make each window pane different using reflections, shadows, curtains or objects inside.

The challenge in this lesson is to make an interesting composition based on a window or windows using the blue/brown color scheme discussed in Lesson 1. Here are the ways four students solved the problem.