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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

The Cushy Shoes ... Holes and All

These are my favorite, most comfortable shoes. They have seen a lot of wear, and sadly we may have to part soon.

I've had to mask, using Pebeo this time.
I have done one graded wash of aureolin, and two of quin. burnt orange.

Another graded wash of quin. burnt orange and quin. violet.

Yet another - this time orange, violet and indanthrone, with some thicker mixture dropped in for the shadows.

I've done several washes of the orange, violet and indanthrone, and the last two were of violet and indanthrone only, to get really dark.

Now, I am starting on a road map of the shoes. With all the mesh of the shoe material, and the laces, it is quite complicated. I am also trying to come up with a drawing for a narrow street scene - my version of a landscape.

Thank you for dropping by, and your comments are always welcome!

9 comments:

  1. I can't say goodbye to comfortable shoes either! :) Love the painting already!

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  2. Lol! Yes they do look a little, ahem, worn, lol! I have a pair just like it! Another masterpiece in the making :0)

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  3. You need a new pair of shoes, no doubt about that LOL, but painting them will give them the status of never to be forgotten :-)

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  4. these do look so comfy, Kathryn. My fav right now are some beat up orange crocs..Going to be a wonderful painting.love,Diana

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  5. I'm looking forward to seeing another watercolor in your shoe series! You certainly get your moneys worth from a pair of shoes!

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  6. And what a beginning it is, Kathryn!! I love the dark background for this painting which will make the shoes really pop out..good luck with this challenge!! Looks like it's going to be a winner..

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  7. Hi Kathryn, I just recently saw your stage "several washes of orange" on my Facebook; but this step-by-step WIP is fun to observe on your blog. I love the latest stage when the cool of soles competing with the warm of the background/ground :0)
    Cheers!
    Irina

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  8. They surely have a long story to tell these shoes :) a great challenge to translate into paint. Have a nice week !

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  9. What a challenge yo have set for yourself - that mesh area looks daunting but I have a feeling you will conquer it!

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