Wednesday 18 January 2017

30/30 January Challenge #18

In spite of spending most of the morning shovelling snow, I have managed to get two paintings done. I now have three pieces to choose from for today's post.
#996 - to the Meadow - 5 x 7 watercolour
This piece was done following a step-by-step tutorial in one of my books - "Painting Shapes & Edges" by Hazel Harrison. The instruction painting was "The Spinney" by Alan Oliver. I don't use my books nearly as often as I should and keep telling myself to make use of such a valuable resource - maybe this time I will listen.

I am just going to post this to Leslie's 30/30 page and a few other places, then I have to go back out and shovel more snow.


10 comments:

  1. I really like the rich colors you used in this. Nice!!! Hope the snow shoveling isn't too exhausting.

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    1. Thanks Joan, glad you like it. I am lucky, Bob can get the driveway done and still come and help with the sidewalks and patios before I can finish them. More snow is expected in the next few days but that is winter for you!.

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  2. This is beautiful Val. Love the softness in the trees, the detailed branches, the golden grasses. So very lovely :)

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  3. I really like the composition of this piece. The colors as Shelia says are really nice and there is a softness about this. I gladly will do leaves and give up the snow, but either is work I guess. I am like you, I have this huge selection and peruse it but seldom really get dug in and read them. I am trying to do that rather than just think about buying a new one as I know I have one that says the same thing. Books and videos are great, but it still takes just getting in there and doing it. Have a good one and hope you get a break from the snow.

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    1. Hi Nelvia, glad you like this piece. You are so right about getting in there and using our books, videos and Youtube - it is easier to just play it by ear. The snow is melting - hooray - but sliding off the metal roof and we have nowhere to put the stuff so it will probably stay where it is - lol

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  4. So much enjoying following you on this challenge, Val - you're an inspiration!!

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