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Saturday, June 23, 2012

One Almost There ... Another Looking Interesting ...


Both above photos were taken in filtered daylight, with slightly different adjustments. I think if I overlaid them, I'd be close to having what it actually looks like. So, it's almost finished. I'm having a small niggling thought about maybe painting some soft, barely-there branches at the top of the doorway.

I've started the smaller of the two bridge paintings. I suppose this is something of a practice run. I painted a very w/w drizzly wash, using aureolin, quin. pink and cobalt blue, and encouraged it to run vertically.

This is the second w/w wash - same idea, but I also used quin. siena. I think the next wash, I will focus on the water, using the same technique.


I had two very intense days at work. I think most people believe their hygienist is a heartless soul, but I care very much about my patients. I woke up early this morning, thinking of my last patient yesterday - an extremely difficult case from all dental perspectives.  I had to call the office, to ask the receptionist to check on her.

But now I have two weeks of painting and horsing around  and planning for an open studio in August ahead of me.

As ever, your comments are most welcome!  

11 comments:

  1. I love your picture but I know what you mean about maybe needing something in the corner. Before you put it in take a piece a plastic and put it over the picture and do a practise run. That may help you decide. Looking good though. Enjoy your holiday.

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  2. I really love the 'two moons'! I don't think you should do anything about it, but I'd like to see what others will say. Enjoy your two painting/horsing weeks!

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  3. When I retired, I thought that time would be mine; I could do as I liked, when I liked.

    In the event: I go to bed later and later and get up earlier and earlier. I work harder but get paid less. I never get everything I want to do done and the list of projects grows!

    The paintings are progressing beautifully!

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  4. Kathryn you are such a wonderful person. :)) I don't think hygenists are horrible, I actually really love mine, she is so sweet and very gentle. It's the dentist I have a problem with because of all the DRILLING!!!! Brunz is looking SO great! What a difficult angle to draw, but you nailed it. And the wash looks fabulous too, you're growing with each painting Kathryn.

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  5. Of course we love what we see!
    We can tell your heart is so kind- you care about your patients.
    love
    tweedles

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  6. This looks just fabulous to me, I know what you mean about the branches ,but maybe it would be too much going on , Wendy gave a very good advice. Enjoy your holiday ...and PAINT ! xx

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  7. I think it is absolutely PERFECT! It has an amazing feeling of light flooding through the doors. It really is beautiful work! You will like my next post I am sure. It is horse related ;0)

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  8. You work is so lovely, Kathryn, and your kind soul shines through. Enjoy your two weeks ! xx

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  9. The branches might be a nice touch on the farrier painting, but I do love the simplicity of it's composition as is :)
    Have fun with your horsing around !!

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  10. looks great ....i like it how it is ..will come back to see what you decide to do :)enjoy your painting time katharyn

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  11. This is REALLY beautiful, Kathryn!!! I like it just as is...I wouldn't put anything on top of the doorway..beautiful shadow work as well!!!

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