I'm experimenting with these loose watercolours, keeping a very limited palette and pushing myself to really 'let go' and allow the paint to meander and do it's own thing. Accepting what otherwise I might consider mistakes to remain and be a part of the finished painting. I like the results. Often the 'mistakes' form the most exciting passages of the work. This I already knew of course with watercolour but I often found myself correcting and controlling the application of paint to the extent that almost no random or unexpected effects happen. I guess it goes back to my training as an llustrator, I was always taught to draw something exactly as was and keep any frivolous techniques to a minimum.
This is a painting in an old farmyard nearby, the farmer came over to say hello and see what I was painting, he saw the painting after about half an hours work, all drips and smudges, I expect he wondered what on earth I was doing!
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The Old Apple Tree, Watercolour, 9" x12" click image to see larger |
Letting go is often the hardest part but with such great reward. Your watercolors have such mood which is not easily acheived. Gorgeous work!
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As always....oil or watercolor, I am impressed with your drawing skills, use of warm and cool colors and your ability to capture an intimate connection to a place and time.
ReplyDeleteThis is another beautiful painting.
This work has everything I love most about watercolor! Loose,fresh, clean, color, managed with skill but not overworked. Have been enjoying all your watercolors Nigel!
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