I've been reading Jane Freeman's book, A Celebration of Light which I am enjoying and picking up some tips from. One thing that has become evident is that I want to use the most transparent colors possible. I actually took the semi-opaque colors off my palette. This was done with the yellow/purple palette plus a bit of cobalt green. "Apple and Wedge" 3x4 inches, watercolor on board
I have been using a small format of 3x4 inches since 1997 as a result of a rotator cuff injury. As it's turned out it's a case of turning lemons into lemonade! I love this small scale in still life, portraiture and landscape.
Gary Hiscotts from Wales said, "I have devoured every word of your book may times over Christmas and have even started painting 'tiny'. Like you I have been used to large canvases and all the challenges that come with that but I am hoping to add miniatures to my repertoire. Already I am aware of the need to really sort out the values, composition and colour more than when painting 'big'." And Niall O'Neil added, " I thought it a masterly exposition on the basics of painting - not just small pictures, not just oils - there are general principles that may bw universally employed to any medium and dimension." You can email me at joycewashor@yahoo.com if you'd like to purchase a copy
Roses and White Pitcher DVD 60 minutes
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3 comments:
well done. i love the light and the transparency.
simply and efective, congratulations.
i paint watercolors too, but mixed with collage.
Fabulous. I love the mystery this loose and transparent watercolor provokes.
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