Kathleen Dunphy, “Every Shade of White,” 2018, oil, 12 x 16 in., Private collection, Plein air
Kathleen Dunphy, “Every Shade of White,” 2018, oil, 12 x 16 in., Private collection, Plein air

In this weekly series Kelly Kane, Editor-in-Chief of Plein Air Magazine, shares a favorite painting and artist quote from a recent issue.

Kelly Kane’s Pick of the Week: Every Shade of White

“Squinting at your subject is always important, but for high-key scenes, it’s imperative. Squint to see the correct value, then open your eyes fully to examine the color. Even tiny additions to titanium white can make a huge difference in value, so add color carefully, as I had to do here. Also, step back from your easel occasionally to view the scene and your painting in one glance and better assess your progress.” — Kathleen Dunphy, The Unlimited Possibilities of a Limited Palette

Read the full article in Plein Air Magazine, December/January 2021, and subscribe at https://www.outdoorpainter.com/subscribe, so you never miss an issue!

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