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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Drastic Measures ... Well, Drastic for a Watercolor Painter

I left Miss Maddy here, a few days ago. To me, she looks somewhat like those strange monkeys with bald, pink or red faces!
I did some lifting with a soft sable brush, to start. That was scary!
This is a daylight shot.
This is an inside/flash shot.


First, I gently lifted color several times, no blotting, just wiping the brush and going back in.   Then I went over the entire face [not muzzle] and neck with a thin glaze of quin. gold. This was recommended by Linda Young, another blogging watercolor painter, from the Eastern U.S. The quin. gold has a bit of a greenish cast, and I was hoping it would tone down the excessive red/purple I found her to be. I think it did that, but as usual, I'm not sure I am completely pleased with the painting yet! So what else is new??? As always, all comments are happily received!

11 comments:

  1. Horses are so hard to paint! I wouldn't know what to do either, but I think you are getting there!

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  2. Well, I think she is gorgeous, - like before I can see nothing wrong, and I wouldn't know what else could be done. I think you are a very severe judge of your own masterpieces ! :-)
    All the best. xox

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  3. This is really starting to show promise, hang in there. Things are looking like they are really coming together you may be surprised at the results.

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  4. You will make a really difficult to please art critic. Fabulous work.

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  5. Maddy is looking lovely with her form and tone. I'm sure you will look at her and know just what to do so you feel the painting is finished.

    Wish you and yours a most Blessed Thanksgiving.

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  6. Miss Maddy certainly is beautiful! I have seen that colouring on horses before, so I think you've got it taped!

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  7. Well this has made a huge difference! It really has! It goes to show that sometimes the only way is to step away and go back another day!:0)

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  8. Really nice painting! And I appreciate all your comments on my blog. Thanks so much.

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  9. I think she is just beautiful Kathryn! I think that quin gold really did the trick. And I love her sweet expression still, I know I've said it before but it's what always impresses me when I see her. :)

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