"Painting is an island whose shores I have skirted." --Chardin
Saturday, July 26, 2008
virtual sketch date finale
(7.5x11 Fabriano Artistico CP)
A final version of the July Virtual Sketch Date subject, combining, I hope, the nbest elements of the previous two! This was a lot of fun--I like to have someone else supply the subject! Can't wait to see what's on for next month.
Ooh, this is glorious - have enjoyed all the preludes, but the finale is grand!... lovely colours and such round glowing fruit, Laura! I was thinking about doing this virtual date, wasn't sure if I'd have time - next time I will!
Thanks, Cathy! I don't think of volume as my forte, so I'm really pleased. You should do it next month! It's really great fun, and tomorrow links will be posted to all the bloggers who participated--should be very interesting!
Thank you, Kay Susan. I think working a little bigger helped, also, in the final version, after doing the two smaller ones, I realized I need to pay more attention to the negative shapes (e.g. in and around the stems)--I think that really helped.
Laura, this was such a treat! Your luminous orbs are gorgeous! I checked out the reference photo and tried to think what I'd have done with it. Maybe I'll join in with you and Cathy next time!
I love how loose and colorful this is!! I wasn't drawn to the colors in the reference so I did mine in charcoal. But after seeing your version, I wish I had had the vision to use watercolors. Very nicely done.
Wow, of all the entries this month, I think this one is my favorite. I am going to be spending time studying your work. You have exactly the watercolor style that I have been wanting to do for years. Looks like I will be adding this blog to my Flock browser. :)
Wow, thank you, everyone for the head-swelling comments. What can I say, some days it just seems to work.
I do want to say though, since Sharon commented on the background, that I usually leave backgrounds out myself! But here, there was little of it, and in little shapes that I decided to paint it--and I started with it, in each case, painting the shapes yellow, then floating in some rose madder, then cobalt blue. I let it blend and dry before doing anything else; then, throughout working on the painting, I tweaked the sections in one direction or another--toward pink or yellow or blue--as seemed needed.
Ditto Laura on this being a favourite. Love the technique and colours... Just found the VSD site and wait with anticipation for September's challenge. Take care Peter
Ooh, this is glorious - have enjoyed all the preludes, but the finale is grand!... lovely colours and such round glowing fruit, Laura! I was thinking about doing this virtual date, wasn't sure if I'd have time - next time I will!
ReplyDeleteCathy said it! Laura you got so much life and movement in this final version - great stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy! I don't think of volume as my forte, so I'm really pleased.
ReplyDeleteYou should do it next month! It's really great fun, and tomorrow links will be posted to all the bloggers who participated--should be very interesting!
Thank you, Kay Susan. I think working a little bigger helped, also, in the final version, after doing the two smaller ones, I realized I need to pay more attention to the negative shapes (e.g. in and around the stems)--I think that really helped.
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I love water colours.
You definitely blended the best of the two!
Laura, this was such a treat! Your luminous orbs are gorgeous! I checked out the reference photo and tried to think what I'd have done with it. Maybe I'll join in with you and Cathy next time!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I'm so glad to get some watercolors in this time...I just love seeing all the different styles and interpretations.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paulette! I like your quick, off-the-cuff interpretation too!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do join in Laura--it'd be so much fun to see what we make of the same subject.
I agree, Rose--I'm a total convert and so glad I happened upon VSD! Kudos to the administrators and participants!~
Beautiful! Better than the last post. Glad you put in the dark.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is even better. I have background envy. (Can't do them.) Wonderful glow to this.
ReplyDeleteYep, this is my favorite version! All that color and you make it work!! Lovely! I think I'll join the fun next month.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful interpretation. I love it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous watercolour! Love all the different shades of green for the leaves.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful! I absolutely love the colors, and how vibrant it feels overall... *happy sigh*
ReplyDeleteVery nice and sunny. Your sunquats glow.
ReplyDeleteOooh, makes me want to chuck my colored pencils and try watercolors instead. Love the palette in this.
ReplyDeleteI love how loose and colorful this is!! I wasn't drawn to the colors in the reference so I did mine in charcoal. But after seeing your version, I wish I had had the vision to use watercolors. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteWow, of all the entries this month, I think this one is my favorite. I am going to be spending time studying your work. You have exactly the watercolor style that I have been wanting to do for years. Looks like I will be adding this blog to my Flock browser. :)
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING! What a great painting.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous. I love your filmy style, and you have a great sense of color. So fresh!
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you, everyone for the head-swelling comments. What can I say, some days it just seems to work.
ReplyDeleteI do want to say though, since Sharon commented on the background, that I usually leave backgrounds out myself! But here, there was little of it, and in little shapes that I decided to paint it--and I started with it, in each case, painting the shapes yellow, then floating in some rose madder, then cobalt blue. I let it blend and dry before doing anything else; then, throughout working on the painting, I tweaked the sections in one direction or another--toward pink or yellow or blue--as seemed needed.
This is a spectacular Finale!
ReplyDeleteThe bright white of the highlight is the anchor, and the rose color background is a sharp choice!
Very very nice. This is an excellent example of the wet-in-wet techniques. The background is quite good... but the leaves are just plain perfect.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone that this is definitely a spectacular piece.
Laura, this is a beautiful painting with a life !!
ReplyDeleteThis is so open and free! Wonderfully done in watercolors. congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed everyone's artwork.
Sherrie Roberts
Ditto Laura on this being a favourite. Love the technique and colours... Just found the VSD site and wait with anticipation for September's challenge.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Peter