Wednesday 11 January 2017

30/30 January Challenge #11

I have switched back to my miscellaneous file and found a picture that I tore from another of Bob's computer magazines. This was a fun piece and really didn't take much skill to paint.
#989 - Lurking in the Dark - 5 x 7 watercolour
An undercoat of Quinacridone Gold, then a nice dark mix of Ultramarine and Burnt Umber; some negative and positive painting and voilĂ  it was done! If you are wondering what it advertised here is the caption: "In today's digital economy, predators evolve. Does your security?" The photo really caught my fancy and I am glad to have finally painted it.

It is hard to believe that this is just the eleventh day of the challenge; the time seems to be going so fast. Don't forget to check out the other art on Leslie's 30/30 page because some of the work is seriously amazing.

Thanks for stopping by!

6 comments:

  1. Love the highlights Val, the leaves and grasses are wonderful. Pretty perfect piece!

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    1. Thanks Sheila. The leaves and grasses were the hardest part of the whole thing, mostly because I didn't have the right brush with me at Art Club. I like your alliteration - lol.

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  2. Well there you go again coming up with something I would never have thought about. Two layers with one slightly underlapping the other. Great idea and what a striking piece. Love those eyes!!

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    1. Morning Nelvia. The two layers worked so well together to give it a back-lit effect that I really like too. And the eyes?- even the wonky ones work - lol. Have a great day!

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  3. I'm so impressed that you can manage these challenges, Val, especially when you are so very busy working to champion the arts in the valley. Well done, my friend!

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    1. Thanks Win. With the changes at the Chamber of Commerce I have had a bit more time on my hands this month. AND, it made me realign my priorities so that I have decided to resign my volunteer position and let someone else carry the load - three years is long enough. thanks for stopping by.

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