What makes a good scene for a painting? I like three elements here on this misty day scene. First, the subtle tones and the way the trees almost disappear in the background produced by the foggy atmosphere stand out. Then, the soft layering of the levels of ground, lay in three lazy horizontal shapes, relaxing the eye. Lastly, the atmospheric quality is broken up by a nice detail in the single tree that leans slightly, coming forward, arranged to be viewed to the side so the eye can peer further through the fog and not be confined to a single element. I would paint this with large soft flat and round brushes and perhaps a riggor brush for the detail in the limbs. I would try to do it quick, so as not to lose the freshness of the misty feeling in the paint itself. It would be best to paint this on somewhat wet paper to begin with. Watercolor is a perfect medium for this type of scene.
In everything that we do and are we plant seeds. Seeds contain life. God created them to reproduce what they are, and the life in a seed should be treasured. There was a certain Sower that went out to sow His seed.... May we cultivate in our hearts the good earth so that what is sown may grow, or what is about to be sown will be able to take root deeply. A GOOD seed should be treasured!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Watercolor Paintings on Etsy
Really enjoy handmade items. They are personal, special items. The creator has touched them and they often have come out of a labor of much care and feeling. Etsy is a great sight to display handmade work on. To see the watercolor paintings newly listed there, click here. For my shop, click the button below.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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