Watercolor always scares me due to the apparent finality that comes from contact between color and paper. There is no way to retrace steps once brush meets paper. Yet I have seen videos of watercolorists who seem to effortlessly correct "mistakes" and produce beautiful pictures. As a result I have played with watercolor more and am finding that accidents can be turned into unanticipated creativity.
That was not the case with this farmland picture, but the challenge I set here was to produce a watercolor picture with a restricted -- almost monochromatic -- palette. I used only burnt sienna, raw sienna and ultramarine blue. The effect is a rather pleasing dusky scene that is so reminiscent of the American midwest.
Farmland in Monochrome, Watercolor on 300lb paper, 9"x12", Not for sale
You've achieved some nice effects with a limited palette.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog. How great that a few years ago you discovered painting! Love your windows. The composition on this piece is great. In fact, I am painting one now almost the same...but, an abandoned one room school house in place of the barn.
ReplyDeletestumbled upon your blog recently and I was immediately drawn to this painting. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour 'accidental artist' title made me smile. What a lovely way to phrase it :)
very nice painting
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check out my drawing (comments would be helpful, if u can give me some tips, ima beginner)
http://ohwowsorandom.blogspot.com/2009/08/events-art-day-is-today.html
Emily: Thanks for the nice comment. I wish you luck with your entry into the world of art. I have only two pieces of advice to offer: (1) paint because you want to, and (2) paint what you love. Imitating others (either in style or subject matter) is simply a way to learn but not a way to truly express yourself. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi, Haven't seen you around in a while - hope all is well!
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Hi :-) I am an artist cum sculptor... came across your blog.. Lovely paintings :-) great work
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