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| This was a bit of a scary stage. But then I thought it's only paper! I wet the entire background, and very carefully stroked in two different mixtures - a dark blue/gray and a dark blue/green. I don't usually do this sort of w/w application, and was worried the colors would explode all over the page. I think it has given a good impression of the out-of-focus branches. |
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| This is where I am now. I thought about darkening some of the background branches, but I believe it would ruin the overall delicacy of the painting. So I have darkened the main branch and some of the petal centers in the focal area, and it is done! As always, your comments are most welcome! |
There's a nice understated winter feel to this Kathryn! You did well with the w-n-w!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I like the background branches and the star of the show is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteComing along beautifully, Kathryn!!
ReplyDeleteI adore the dynamic lines on the background Kathryn. They will make a painting!
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It's a beauty, Kathryn! The out of focus branches in the background are great!
ReplyDeleteYou clearly touched the paint to paper at just the right moment, not too wet and not too dry. Perfect! They really do look effective :0)
ReplyDeleteIt's all a bit magical and scientific to me, Kathryn.
ReplyDeleteYou are really talented! Beautiful pictures too. Happy Epiphany from Rome.
ReplyDeleteVery loose and nice with an interesting but elegant background. I enjoying seeing the progression of "Dead Hydrangeas"! It's interesting that you start with the warm yellows and build on that. Love it!
ReplyDeletebeautiful gunk! i love to see your work come to life this way. so ethereal and light.
ReplyDeleteand your words on my blog are so kind and supportive. thank you so much for your support and caring through this most difficult year. i'm moving forward with tim right by my side and my friend online as well.
happy new year and much creative success gunkie!
What a lovely painting. I think the background branches are divine! :) xx
ReplyDeleteI like where you are now. It's an elegant spot to be in.
ReplyDeleteOh Kathryn this is gorgeous!! So delicate and expretly done. One of my favorites of yours, and I so enjoy you sharing the process with us. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd less is almost always more!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! :0)
Hi Kathryn,
ReplyDeleteI love to see the process how you paint. Very delicate job which I can't! Yes, really elegant!
This is a pure delight! I love the delicate airy feeling - well done, Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteExtremely delicate ! Love the mix of the colors ! xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Kathryn! Because you didn't darken the branches in the background, it has something misterious. I love it. The colors of the petals are great. Great art:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a soft hand....it is beautiful, Kathryn.
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