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