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Monday, September 29, 2014

WOW! Another Process ... That's Two in a Row

Believe it or not, I started this with a thin wash of aureolin over everything.  Then I did several wet-in-wet applications of a green made with quin. burnt orange, indanthrone and phthalo green, and burnt orange alone. 

I made two greys -a thin one to indicate a ground [made of aureolin, pink and cobalt blue] and a darker one for the shadow [made with quin. burnt orange, quin. violet and indanthrone] - and applied them w/w. 

Then the fun part started! I actually enjoy doing all of this mostly dry brush work, getting the details, textures and markings on the leaf.

Autumn II/ 6.5 x 9.25 in./ 16.5 x 23.5 cm.
I worked on the shadow, some more leaf detail and ... voila! it is done.

This was my reference photo. 

I could say this is a symbolic painting, representing the impermanence of life or the blighting of our environment, especially as I am in a bit of a grim mood today. The weather has changed - cooler and wetter, and I definitely love the sun and warmer temperatures. I haven't been able to ride for almost 2 weeks because of my "injury", and I love riding and being around horses more than I love painting. I have had to reconcile myself to only grooming the lad. My instructor advised me that Bruno would take advantage of the weakness in the hand holding the rein, and she's right, dammit! GRRRR!!!!! And so I will paint ...

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11 comments:

  1. Linda RothSeptember 29, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Fascinating to see your procedure. You are really leaning towards botanical illustration these days. I love the precision!

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  2. Tweedles -- that's meSeptember 29, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Another beauty you are sharing with us! WOW! More magic!
    love
    tweedles

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  3. Debbie NolanSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Kathryn - this turned out beautifully. Your way with details and color is just amazing. So sorry about this riding time...animals do know when we are hurt. Hope you heal fast my friend. In the meantime I am going to enjoy seeing what you will be painting next. Sounds like your leaves of green may be turning to some other colors soon. Take care and have a great day.

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  4. Sandra BusbyOctober 1, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    You have captured the light shining through the leaf perfectly! Gorgeous! And I love that you have left the background too. It draws attention straight to the subject :0)

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  5. AriannaOctober 3, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    You have made it very well! Arianna

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  6. Laura LeederOctober 7, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Love the dry brush details Kathryn! Lovely.

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  7. JaneOctober 8, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    There's a great transparence in the leave , and the shadow is so perfect, a light and airy piece.

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  8. suzanneberryOctober 10, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    so beautifully done!! you created such delicate beauty from a pretty dark reference! gorgeous my gunkness. i haven't been for a while so i browsed...just incredible work.

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  9. JudyOctober 12, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    Beautiful in one word! How are you doing, are you ok?

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  11. SusanOctober 13, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    So sorry to hear about your wrist injury and hope it is all mended by now - I think Bruno must hope so as well! I love how you have done the shadows and light in this - it really is a gem.

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