Sorry this is late. Medical problems this month to deal with. This was a trial painting with alcohol inks. I have never done this before. It was difficult but so much fun to do. I rather like the bright colors and the different look of it. Almost an abstract painting
Hi everybody!!! This is my second essay of the proposed topic. I executed it more freely by adding touches of color and allowing the water and the pigments to interact. I’m not convinced of the result but I like the spontaneity that emerges. Thank you all and forward for the…
At this time of the year all of us are getting ready for holiday season and have a lot on our plate. Finding a spare time to paint a new challenge could be even more challenging. I do get that and I really appreciate the effort and dedication all of…
It is made of 300 grams of Italian cold-pressed watercolor paper. The picture was made with several phases / 4 / paintings. Paints used: cadmium light yellow, wet green, cadmium light green, ocher yellow, dark purple, magenta, black.
Welcome to challenge 76. I hope you are staying warm, and having a very nice and enjoyable fall. With vacations being an understandable priority I really appreciate you were taking your precious time and posting in our last challenge. Your participation, sharing and comments motivate me and each of us…
I did a quick sketch and then gave the paper a wash in various colors that would suit as undercoat. Then I proceeded to repaint the whole duck and background with the corresponding colors on the duck. I soon saw that I really needed to do this on a larger…
17 Jan 2019
Wischlen Patricia on Oiseau du paradis: “Thank you Debbie!” Jan 21, 10:59
on Bird of Paradise: “Got to say I am with you with the winter stuff!!! I too really enjoy your use of the…” Jan 18, 08:39
on Bird of Paradise: “I like the background. It gives a contemporary look to the painting. I also like the complementary orange and…” Jan 17, 19:43 on Bird of Paradise, Loose style, Alcohol Ink: “that is a smart idea, I will give it a try” Jan 17, 11:45
on Challenge 78 Bird of Paradise: “Thanks Penny. It a very "abstract looking ' flower, isn't it !!” Jan 16, 11:24
on Bird of Paradise, Loose style, Alcohol Ink: “Thanks Nelva. I let the inks dry on a palette first and then use a tiny bit of alcohol in…” Jan 16, 11:11 on Bird of Paradise, Loose style, Alcohol Ink: “Thanks, Shirley. Alcohol ink is very challenging! But I do love it.” Jan 16, 11:10 on Challenge 78 Bird of Paradise: “I like the abstract quality you achieved. It fits the subject.” Jan 16, 11:09 on Challenge 78 Bird of Paradise: “Thank you. I found the whole original photo rather "moody" and certainly different than the usual bird of paradise photos…” Jan 16, 10:35 on Bird of Paradise, Loose style, Alcohol Ink: “Great job with the inks, they stayed where they were supposed to, my often take off and run” Jan 16, 09:18 on Challenge 78 Bird of Paradise: “You caught the moody nature of this reference piece” Jan 16, 09:17
