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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Can't Work on Just One Painting ... or ... Another Seasonal Watercolor

I've masked, and done a w/w wash of phthalo blue with quin. violet. I am  trying to start with brighter colors - they can be dulled and darkened later.
The paper is 13 x 9 inches, Arches 300 lb. CP.

More masking of background tree boughs, and more dark blue ...

Here, I've removed the mask, and started on the lamp post.  I have dry-brushed along the length of the post to give the impression of snow, and done some of the leaf-style detailing at the top. The glow of the light I have done w/w with aureolin and quin. siena.
I've always loved The Chronicles of Narnia series of books. One of my favorite scenes is this lamp post near Mr. Tumnus' home. I have tried to give the lamp post an organic, tree-ish look, and will try to get more mystery and depth the background forest.

Thank you for visiting! Your comments are always welcome.



8 comments:

  1. I like the way this is going-- can't wait to see it finished!

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  2. You know what we say when we see your paintings???
    "OH MAN" Glorious!
    love
    tweedles

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  3. Beautiful color, Kathryn! I can't wait to see this one finished...!! it looks like a nice Christmas scene.!!!

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  4. It's nice to say the painting in its various stages, looks beautiful so far! You have an incredible blog!

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  5. I really enjoy seeing the steps, looking very good so far ! Have a nice weekend. xx

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  6. Once again I admire the patience you must have to proceed like this. I guess that you know what you hope to achieve (not always?), but you must wait... and progress slowly.

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  7. This looks like it's going to be a gorgeous one! It already looks great!

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  8. Oh please, don't let us wait to long for the final results. I think this is going to be a wonderful Christmas landscape So far, so good:)xx

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