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:
I'm glad you didn't abandon it. It turned out great! This would make a beautiful Christmas card.
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.
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.
Turned out beautifully. You talented artist! Love and Merry Christmas!
Your work is always so beautiful, loved catching up! I hope you have happy Holidays!
Thank you, Carol.
I get scared too! But sometimes something happens--the colors blend beautifully, or a great bloom happens--and I am dazzled!
Thank you, Diana and Celia! Happy Holidays to you as well
Thank you Debbie. Im glad you found me too!
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