This painting was more of an exercise in shapes than anything. I wanted each component of the piece to be an individual hard-edged shape with unique interiors. I used a Raphael Squirrel Mop #8, which is one of my largest brushes, to create back-runs and blooms within the shapes. The original is 14″×10.25″ in size and is painted on Arches 140# paper. I used Rublev 18th century reproduction watercolor paint, Daniel Smith watercolor paint, and Winsor and Newton watercolor paint for the piece. The interaction of the paint and paper create some interesting textural effects within the flower petals.
Comments
It certainly looks like you’ve achieved what you set out to do Ken. Beautiful colours, lots of light and good background. Love it!
Thanks Maree! It is fun to try out new approaches to the same subject matter!
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Another nice experiment!
Thanks Tama!
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You’ve certainly found yourself a new niche. Beautifully done, Ken. Keep experimenting – you’re doing great!
Thanks Marsha! I am having a lot of fun with these!
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I like that the yellow rose is not perfect (the rose I mean, not your rendering of it).
Thanks Jenny! It was actually a bit more haggard than this since it had been sitting on my dining room table for a few days!
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Simple but wonderful. I love the shades on petals. Great piece!
Thanks you very much! I am just experimenting with these so there is no telling what I will end up with!
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Beautifully rendered, Ken!!
Thank you Allison, I appreciate it very much!
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beautiful work
Thank you much!
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outstanding Ken!
Thanks Kevin! I never know what is going to happen with these!
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such pretty and delicate work Ken..gorgeous watercolour!
Thanks Linda! Never knowing what the result will be is really fun with this series!
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realy nice
Thanks Bobby! I am trying to use some different techniques for each one in this series!
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