Tuesday, December 18, 2018

junco

Several people asked about the snowy backgrounds in my recent bird paintings, so I thought I'd do a step-by-step.
I painted the background, very wetly, with cobalt, quin pink, and raw sienna.
But I waited too long to sprinkle on the salt!
I wasn't too happy with how the background turned out--too blue, I thought--and was going to abandon this one. But I finished it anyway, and spattered it with white watercolor.

9 comments:

Carol said...

I'm glad you didn't abandon it. It turned out great! This would make a beautiful Christmas card.

Debbie Nolan said...

Dear Laura - I enjoyed visiting your blog. Your subjects are all ones I love. Your watercolors are so soft and beautiful. So glad I found your blog. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

Debra said...

I am in awe over your talent, and lovely paintings. The pine cones are amazing-I'm running out of adjectives! I am so scared of watercolors-but I love them so much. I won't give up trying them! Thank you so much for your visit to my blog.

Diana said...

Turned out beautifully. You talented artist! Love and Merry Christmas!

Celia Blanco said...

Your work is always so beautiful, loved catching up! I hope you have happy Holidays!

laura said...

Thank you, Carol.

laura said...

I get scared too! But sometimes something happens--the colors blend beautifully, or a great bloom happens--and I am dazzled!

laura said...

Thank you, Diana and Celia! Happy Holidays to you as well

laura said...

Thank you Debbie. Im glad you found me too!