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| I couldn't figure out why the shadows were making Paulina look like a bearded lady. The mixture was too grainy. So I did a small w/w with the colors I was using - cobalt blue, quin. pink and raw sienna. I think the raw sienna was granulating a bit, especially combined with the blue. When I tried yellow ochre, it seemed better. So, wipe and do the shadows again. |
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| I'm working on details, and deepening shadows on the head. Then I will do another "wash and lift" to soften. |
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| This is for Sandy. I put a hummer feeder outside the window where my computer sits, hoping to get a photo. I hear him humming - literally - get up to the camera that I have poised ready on the window sill, and he's GONE! How do you get your hummer photos, Sandy? |
Bruno is coming along great. Relax. This is a lovely drawing/painting. The horse's features are so spectacular. A wonder portrait. It has great depth.
ReplyDeleteThe "line" between neck and chin in a frontal portrait like Pauline's is very difficult--I'm finding it's really a gradation.
I like these paintings and love your great persistence! And LOL about shooting hummingbirds, Kathryn! You need to get in pretty close or use a telephoto lens, pull up a chair and wait. Snap dozens of photos and if you are lucky, you might get a couple you are happy with! Knowing you, your determination will win out in the end. Get wonderful, in depth instruction here . . http://www.dyesscreek.com/miscellaneous_pages/hummingbird_photography.html
ReplyDeleteWell I'm useless as a constructive critic, I'm afraid, Kathryn. But as a loyal fan I think its all totally brilliant ... apart from my old eyes can't see the humming bird :0)
ReplyDeleteI love your work. I did not identify them as watercolor at first -they have a oil-like quality to them! Thanks for sharing your process - I think I am going to learn a lot from you.
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