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Monday, June 3, 2013

The Evolution of Sludge ... or ... Why I Don't like Painting Landscapes

The reference photo was a lovely, brooding, foggy scene of Verona by the old Roman bridge. I have tried to maintain the misty look. I am using suitably subdued mixtures of aureolin, brown madder and indanthrone blue.


This is as far as I'll probably go with this painting. I could darken the bridge, and lift some spots to be more precise about the reflections but the latest pair of shoes is grabbing my attention.

Thank you for visiting. Your comments are always welcome!

8 comments:

  1. You should keep doing landscapes. I perceive no sludge.

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  2. hi Katrhyn,i live nearrrrrrrrrrrr Verona,if you need i can send you foto abouth this beautifullllllllllllllllllllcity...believe me, Verona is one of the most romantic beautifull and a lot of other adjectif that i don't know in english city ,in Italy.You are painting Ponte Vecchio,one of the most interesting ancien bridges of Verona.In front of it there is the Teatro Romano,where i enjoied in the past a commedie of Sheakspeare.I love Verona.......
    ciao gloria

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  3. Indanthrone Blue is a great color and you've really used it well here!

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  4. Het is zo mooi gelukt een prachtige weerspiegeling lieve groetjes Danielle

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  5. I think it's coming along nicely Kathryn - the water in particular is wonderful!

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  6. Honestly, Kathryn, I think your landscape is amazing and I hope you do more of these...I love the reflections in the water...
    absolutely beautiful!!!

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  7. I think you maintained that beautiful air of ancient , it's really pretty Kathryn , you should be pleased with the result , BUT....I agree on not liking to paint landscapes:-)

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  8. you've captured it beautifully esp like the bg mid ground katharyn verona isn't that far from us ...hope you come back to it ... trainings looking good

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