Wednesday, 4 January 2017

30/30 January Challenge #4

Another cold day but the air is crisp and clear; it would be a great day to get some good winter photos if, of course, I took good photos and wanted to go out in the cold - lol.

I did the basic drawing for my fourth piece early this morning then started on the painting at Art Club.
#982 - Beyond the Walls - 5 x 7 watercolour
I finished the painting this afternoon and I have to say that the bricks got a little boring. However, I like the concept of this piece; that beyond the walls, whether physical or mental, lies a wonderful world.

Now I just have to add my link to Leslie's 30/30 page - don't forget to check it out!

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8 comments:

  1. Joan Tavolott4 January 2017 at 18:55

    I like the idea of the view beyond the walls. Nice texture to the bricks too.

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  2. Sheila4 January 2017 at 21:40

    Awesome job, and a great premise! Love the way your framed the view, the details in the bricks, and the soft light in the view. Terrific Val :)

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    1. Mellowood Gallery4 January 2017 at 22:06

      Thanks Sheila. I was afraid that the soft landscape was too soft against the hardness of the brick but I think I like the contrast.

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  3. Nelvia5 January 2017 at 05:16

    You have inspired me Val, we have an old mill from the Civil War times that is in ruin and I have several pictures in through the stone wall windows. I like the way the bricks frame the look through. How did you do the bricks?

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    1. Mellowood Gallery5 January 2017 at 07:47

      Thanks Nelvia I am glad this has given you an idea for future work. The bricks are a mixed of cad red, burnt sienna, burnt umber and the odd touch of raw sienna. They are mostly done wet in wet with final touches of dry brush for the darkest tones and underlined with blended black to give them a bit more depth. Something else for you to experiment on - lol.

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    2. Nelvia6 January 2017 at 06:00

      Oh man, don't encourage my vices!! Thanks for the heads up on the bricks.

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    3. Mellowood Gallery6 January 2017 at 07:29

      Art isn't a vice its a virtue and have fun with any brick you do.

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