Friday, July 17, 2009



Wow, where does the time go ? It's not like I haven't been on the computer. Just having too much fun reading others blogs and playing on Facebook with friends. Now it's back to work with all engines full.
This is a piece I started last week for my niece from a photo she took in London. Quite a surprise when she sent me the photo. I was expecting a London street or quaint European village. She said she just thought it was really funny to see this car in a store window.
It's a full sheet done with transparent watercolor. I'm having a grand time with all the reflections which are time consuming but I don't find too difficult but it does give me renewed respect for John Salminen.(Looking forward to his workshop with the BWS in 2011 !!) I plan (hope) to continue with what you see overall then go back to deepen the darks with out overworking. I also am not satisfied yet with the reds. I am never satisfied with reds. If any one out there knows what reds W. Homer used, please clue me in. It's been a constant search for years. I even went back to the exhibit at the National Gallery several times esp. to take notes while pouring over his paints and sketches. You know that warm, orange/red, geranium red ? Any way, hopefully the darker darks will make the reds jump. This is only the first wash to establish the lightest areas.
I haven't posted work in progess before ( too insecure ). If I'm away too long, you'll know I'm still at it. Becca, don't peek.

6 comments:

  1. looks wonderful so far, can't wait to see it finished.

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  2. looks like a real challenge! check out the window reflection series of David Burge, too

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  3. Hi Krista !
    Yeah ! Me Too ! LOL
    You're too kind. Thank you.


    Hey there Nicholas,
    I had forgotten about Davids reflection series ! Thank you for reminding me. I could see right away with this one that simplifing things would be the challenge. David and John Salminen do it so well. Thanks for checkin' up on me.

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  4. A WIP? Wow, Janet...you are gutzy! I've posted a few...after the painting was done and I knew it was successful. LOL

    Not sure what red you're looking for. You might try pyrrols. They sure pack a punch.

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  5. this is gonna be a fun piece. Will have to check it out when finished.

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  6. Hi Billie !
    Great tip...post AFTER the piece is successful ! Duh. Why did "WIP" remind me of "RIP" ? Maybe I should "bury" this now. :0


    Hi Gary !
    Are we having fun yet ? Really, it is. ;)

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