Saturday 7 January 2017

30/30 January Challenge #7

When you are working for some time with the same technique it is easy to get a rhythm going and to pick it up quickly again when you have to stop for a while (to cook dinner for instance).
#985 - Two Tulips - 5 x 7 watercolour
For this piece I used a painting that I did a few years ago as a reference. Of course, no two paintings are ever the same because I always change things; the angle of a flower or the number and shape of the leaves.

I was asked on Facebook if it is harder to paint in black and white than in colour. My response was that in one way it is easier because the colour doesn't distract you but you have to look for the sometimes subtle tonal changes.

Around 1,000 artists have joined this 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. Although not all of them post their work on Leslie's 30/30 page , it is always interesting to pop over and see what those that do post, create.

6 comments:

  1. I like the way these are coming out. What shade of watercolor are you using?

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    1. Thanks Joan. I don't have a black in my watercolours so I always mix ultramarine and burnt sienna. sometimes I don't mix enough and can't get the exact shade the next time but it always seems to be close enough not to be noticeable. I think I need to get some of the pens you use because you get some great results - next time I want to treat myself - lol.

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  2. You mean you are actually still cooking!!! Well I know you are cooking with the paintings. I am liking this series and I agree that working in the black and white helps a lot when you go back to color.

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    1. Ha, ha - yes I am still cooking! We may be going more vegetable but most still need to be cooked. As for the B&W, I think it teaches you to see better which is always a good thing for an artist. Thanks Nelvia - have a great day.

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