I wish I could remember which overlook produced the photo referenced in this painting. I'm taking a lot of license and trying to teach myself to loosen up and paint a simple, elegant landscape.
I admire the old English plein air landscape watercolourists as well as a few modern painters who exmplify this philosophy, such as Chris Robinson. 'Tis certainly not my instinctive nature - I tend to overwork - but I keep trying!
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
Going through a bit of an ugly stage...also this photo was taken at night under a special daylight bulb, but it doesn't compare well to the first. I may have overstrengthened some of the lines in the mountains...oh well, I'll just go with it and try more washiness in my next piece.
Stage 3:
Rinsed under the sink. Gradation is lost, and needs a little scrubby here and there. Moving on to the next piece!
5 comments:
Hi Shannon, I love the sky you've put in! It has the feel of the Blue Ridge Mountains to me. This will be fun to watch.
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Shannon, Im really honoured that you've chosen my work as an example of watercolour landscape painting, thank you so much. I really hope this painting comes together for you, and you continue to do a lot lot more. Its very rewarding. I feel reluctant to advise because its your painting and your approach that matters. But so far its looking great - love the sky. Just keep it simple, lots of water and let the paint do the work. (if you want me to advise you can e-mail me)
All the best
Chris
Thanks, Chris! As you know I'm a huge fan of your work. I also appreciate your offer...I may take you up on it! My trouble is letting the paint and water do the work...I like to overcontrol it! I know you are right, the best thing I can do at the moment is keep at it. Brinkmanship & sureness of brush only comes from experience, after all! :)
Not long ago I was wandering in a landscape kind of similar to your painting... It was a bit foggy that day, but I took a picture after it had cleared up: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jeIo7vguzYNfS72jCGFCAw00ohs5liYZ1EYyLzL_rx0?feat=directlink
I love those paintings. The colors are so vivid and I'm amazed. Nice work. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.
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