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| This was the new class last Saturday - a very enthusiastic group! I asked if anyone minded if I took pictures for my blog. All said it was fine, with the stipulation that they could see the blog post. |
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| Pondering the next step ... |
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| Getting into some wet-in-wet ... |
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| A lot of washes and masking to start my next painting. First the duck was masked, then I did a flat wash over all the background, followed by several gradated washes of permanent rose, quin. burnt orange and indanthrone. Then I masked out the pattern, and painted two washes - a dark violet and a black mixture. This photo is after all the washes with the masking just removed. |
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| This is actually more like the color in real life. Starting the feet and bill now, with w/w washes of aureolin and quin. sienna. This will be called Arabesque, after the ballet posture as well as the design pattern. Thank you very much for dropping by! |
What a creative and different kind of painting :) I would like to teach too when I am retired from my work. I have some more years to learn first. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be able to hold a workshop one day - Trouble is, my style is so long winded!! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun everyone is having! We love when our waterfowl do their arabesques!
ReplyDeleteBuen ambiente en la clase, Kathryn. La creatividad siempre es una experiencia de lo más gratificante aunque el aprendizaje nos cueste algún que otro esfuerzo... Animo y saludos para todos los acuarelistas.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, and looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteDear Kathryn- looks like everyone is enjoying this class. I just may have to hop a plane and take a lesson or to with you. Your new painting is really coming along well. Like the pattern you used for the background. Hope Bruno and you are getting in a bit of riding between your job, art and teaching. 😊
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to teach like that. It must be so much fun.
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed seeing everyone in the class-- thinking and pondering.
ReplyDeleteAnd we love to see the steps you take to make your paintings come alive!
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tweedles
Looks like a wonderful space to teach in, lots of room for everybody . Looking forward to seeing the final duck painting . xx
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want to teach but I would have loved to join in on your workshop Kathryn! It looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the background pattern of the goose, a great idea! Looking at your class I wish I could find a group like this, they all look so happy!
ReplyDeleteI can't help but think what a great classroom experience you are providing for your students - and the space itself looks wonderful with all that room to work and the excellent lighting! And Arabesque is so charming! What a great piece it is going to be!
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