Color blocking in oil painting

I was inspired tonight by an painting I saw completely done in color blocking. It reminded me of the 70s somewhat, and with the bright purples and yellows and greens... the portrait came to life. I was thinking of going back to this for exercise and bring me back to dealing with values in shadows. It is very difficult to assess values in shadows unless your eye is trained to see color in strange places!
My next project will be to simply see color in and use color to shadow rather than use darks and glazing. Create the illusion using thick paint is rather challenging as well because light pigments require thicker paint, than dark shadows in oil painting.
I will post examples this week along with two finished paintings that are almost done.
Live, love, paint, meditate and bake on... :)

Vintage Marbles No.4 in Progress June 3, 2008

This painting is hopefully going to be done this week! It's 10" x 10" oil on canvas. I love marbles! I have a series of these planned. All are sold so far.

YOU CAN RESERVE THIS PIECE. JUST SEND ME YOUR OFFER
at studio.cosentino@sympatico.ca

Once done, I will post it and the buyer's credit as well!

Mirrorball No.3 in progress June 3rd, 2008

Here is my Mirrorball No.3 in progress. Someone already showed interest in it. You can always send me an offer. You can see the mirrorball next to my palette. I can only paint this during the day. The lighting changes at night.

6" x 6"
oil on masonite

June ?, 2008

I will post it again once it's finished with the buyer's credit!