Siena Street Scene by Martyn Lawrence

Siena Street Scene
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Full of atmosphere. I think if I was you I'd leave it as is as there is an air of mystery about it i.e. who lives behind those doors and windows?

Fantastic use of light and shade. Very atmospheric and super details.

Well, you, the onlooker, are the figure in the scene - looking upon a somewhat eerie street; you might break the spell by adding figure(s): either domesticating it, or heightening the drama but possibly pushing it over the edge.

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10/03/2023
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Inspired by the New Zealand artist Andrew Tischler. I think it still needs a few characters to liven it up a bit, but I am unsure about the number and placement

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Martyn Lawrence

Still quite new to oil painting (starting in March 2021) I am really enjoying the challenges involved as I struggle enthusiastically up the learning curve. I think I am getting better at general techniques and copying existing pictures and photos, but am currently distinctly lacking in the…

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