The following paintings were done at Avon Valley Artist sessions. We meet weekly on a Thursday at Saltford Church Hall. I don't post them as good examples of watercolour paintings - just my work. Please don't compare them with the regular gallery of paintings I post on here!
This was done as a "Xmas " subject. 16" x 12" Centenaire (Great Art) 140lb (300gsm) not.
I was taken by the original guide photo - cute.
16" x 12" Centenaire 140lb (300gsm) not
The subject was `clothes and drapes! As you can see I stretched the imagination to cover that but we are allowed considerable licence. Just as well as I was scratching my head for days wondering what to do. I normally `google' the subject, then go to `images' and see what results.
Actually I am quite pleased with the results. Each painting took no more than an hour including a loose drawing. The dogs were fairly straightforward but the main problem I had with the lady was getting the colour of her clothes right as they were a shade of lavender. The resulting colour, while nowhere near 100% accurate, is close enough using Ultramarine Violet (PV15) in various dilutions. Attempts at mixing reds and blues were less successful. You can buy a premixed colour called Lavender from one or two makers, but that would be a luxury which wouldn't see much use.
My usual brushes, Escoda travel types up 6 to 8 and Isabey travel brush 6.
4 comments:
Clothing is difficult, but you did an outstanding job Peter.! Also with a Christmas theme. I especially like that one. It's as jolly as the season. Happy holidays and a brilliant New Year!
Thanks Linda and all the best to you and family for Xmas and the New Year.
Both very successful paintings Peter.
Thanks Jan.
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