165 - HODGSON’S MILL, BLYTH (2nd Version) - (WATERCOLOUR) by BLYTHART
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Over a hundred years ago, Blyth had a lot of windmills. I did this stylised one from a black and white photo of a 19th century pencil drawing. I like working like that – it gives my imagination plenty to play with.
Here are three other views I did of this windmill:
Comments
love this the shadow’s and the colour’s you are so lucky to live in england with all it’s history.
I like the surrealness of the warping.
LOve the warping and the colours in this – great work!
Brilliant work Dave! May I ask what did you use?
This reply is probably two years too late, but the answer is watercolour :-)
– BLYTHART
I just noticed that I’d replied to you using comment instead of reply. I didn’t want you to think I was ignoring you, so I am adding it now – better late than never.
Penny – I used watercolours. May I mention that all of my work is just A4 sized. It all started when I bought a display book. I keep all my pictures in display books. I think I must be a frustrated illustrator. Some of my pen and ink scenic pics have been used in magazines, but as it was a small venture I only received complimentary copies of the books. I’ve sold 6,500 prints of assorted pen and ink scenes in my town since 1989, but i haven’t sold any colour work. I am not allowed to sell now because I receive a state benefit for ill health and can’t earn anything or I’ll be penalised. I’m still learning how to do colour work, so feel free, all of you, to offer tips.
– BLYTHART
P.S. Nowadays I use A3.
– BLYTHART
I just love this so much Dave…it’s so bent, a stunner;)
Brilliant! Great perspective and twists, I love those.
Wonderful Colours and perspectives Dave. Great vision
I really love this !!
I don’t think you need any help with color – or colour! You have a unique style that is perfect for book illustrations. When my children were small I only bought them books with good illustrations – and of course good stories too – although they didn’t necessarily go together. Yours would have passed my exacting standards.
What a lovely comment … many thanks.
– BLYTHART
Not sure that you need more tips. Seems fine to me. It’s a picture of good things, interesting things, around the corner. Could never handle water colours too well. I love messing around with oil paint.
Thanks – we are all different, because I find oils difficult – messy …. or is that just me who is messy ☺
– BLYTHART
its amazing work,it would be easier for you to do it as you see it,,but your own style its got to be harder to do,to me its like a photo that you take and then have to manipulate to the style of your choice,,,but all the curves have to go with each other ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,o i will shut up
Don’t ever shut up – I value your comments Sean.
– BLYTHART