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Monday, October 24, 2011

Fun with Fungi ... or ... the Mushrooms Are Done

I think I left off here ...
More detail, and glazing overall
More of the same
Added some shadows to the mushrooms, as they were looking very flat.
Next project


I think the mushrooms are all right. They don't thrill me to bits, but I would certainly like to do more of that runny wash with staining colors. It's a bit difficult, as they run so quickly, but the effect is so beautiful. Next time, I'll use masking fluid, and do several washes to get more depth.
The bottom sketch is what I am working on now. I wasn't pleased with the last one; it lost too much detail in the fur with the last glaze. It just was not a happy bunny!
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8 comments:

  1. PatOctober 25, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Love the fungi and the shadows are delicious, they definitely took it to another level. Well done! xx

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  2. Sandra BusbyOctober 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I think your mushrooms are just lovely! I love those watery backgrounds.
    The rabbit is looking lovely as a drawing. I can imagine it will be a challenge to paint in watercolour with that fur! I'll be looking forward to see how it goes :0)

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  3. Elizabeth Rose StantonOctober 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    There's a wonderful, soft quality to the mushrooms. I think they are VERY successful! Can't wait to see more Bunny!! :)

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  4. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I like your little mushroom group. They have such a soft delicate nature. Look forward to the rabbit, they are fun to see when I am out for my walks. artbywendysblog.blogspot.com

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  5. hmuxoOctober 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Beautifully finished, Kathryn! These mushrooms are perfect! Wonderful shadow work. I love to see watercolor paintings..such a difficult medium and you make it look so easy.!

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  6. JaneOctober 25, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Beautiful mushrooms, simple and without too much detail, but beautiful, and I love the light you kept in the middle, really sets them off.

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  7. Carrie Waller WatercolorsOctober 26, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Wow those shadows brought that painting to life! It's a beautiful piece. It is very whimsical and enchanted forest-y. Your bunny will be the perfect accompanying piece. You're going to have your own enchanted forest soon:)

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  8. Crystal CookOctober 26, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Kathryn I love those mushrooms! THey are so magical. :) I love the detail you've captured against the looser background, it's just right. And the bunny sketch is perfect! He (or she) looks very, very happy. :)))

    Huzzah my good friend from one Gaiman fan to another!! :D

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