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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Old Watercolor Challenge


Old Watercolor Challenge


While looking for an unused piece of Yupo I discovered the painting above that I created for a watercolor challenge last year. The challenge was to pour watercolor randomly on a piece of watercolor paper of any type then work from there. Subject was not important. I chose Aquarius watercolor paper that I coated with matt medium so I could lift the paint. I did not enter the painting because I thought it was a little unpolished. I missed covering some areas on the paper with the matt medium, which grabbed the paint. This added to the rough appearance. However, I still liked it well enough to keep. You might try this challenge for yourself.

It has been so hot this week that I have not felt like moving. We keep our air conditioner on 78◦, but the poor old thing has had a hard time keeping up. My last electric bill doubled so I am dreading the next one! We turn off, (not standby), the computers when not in use and watch all the other appliances and lights. I feel fortunate that I do have a way to stay reasonably cool so I really should not complain and I still prefer it to cold weather.

Back to the cool basement studio to paint on the piece of Yupo I found.

19 comments:

  1. This is very creative. It turned out well.
    Jean

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  2. Thank you Jean. As I said it's not everyone's cup of tea as it's pretty rough, but for some reason I like it.

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  3. Very nice eva..
    good values and composition
    I like

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  4. Hi jb. Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate you visiting and commenting.

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  5. Nice piece...I like the play of colors...especially the lavender.
    When I lived in a hot climate we kept the ac at 80' and it actually felt cool compared to outside...long days of summer!

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  6. Thank you Mary Ann. The colors were poured from little cups and the choices were pretty random starting with the lavender which is one of my favorite colors.

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  7. Hi Eva
    Funny, this doesn't look "rough" at all to me...to my artist eye it's subtle and delicate and almost like a painting on silk...and I love the still life elements, the fruit bowl and the foliage.
    We have to make our own decisions regarding what we're ready to 'send out into the world' that said...I'm very glad that you decided to share the piece with us here ;-)

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  8. It is unbelievably beautiful outcome and you need to use a lot of skills to arrive at this, just pouring the colors is not enough, you are remarkable! I think it does not feel rough, instead soft and subtle.

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  9. >Hi Donna,
    I guess the roughness is in my eye. I wasn't prepared for the un-primed ares to grab the water color. Although I like it I didn't think it was challenge worthy. I put it on my blog to see how it would be received. Thanks for your thumbs up!

    >Hi padmaja,
    Your kind words help confirm my decision to keep the painting.Thank you!

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  10. Gulp... this one didn't make the cut for you? Gulp! It's STUNNING! Whatareyounuts??? I love it!

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  11. Ha, ha Pamo, You always put a smile on my face. With all the kind words, I'm beginning to kick myself for not following through. Thanks.

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  12. The rough goes well with the smooth. I like this a lot; the colors pull me right in for further investigation.

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  13. Thank you Stan!That's the kind of critique an artist likes:O)

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  14. I used to paint watercolor and so I know how well the colors flow and mix and create happy accidents- lovely.

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  15. Hi Donna, I have followed your work for years and I remember your wonderful watercolors. Thank you for your comment.

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  16. Eva
    Thanks so much for ocming over to share the Luna See...it's been a busy week and I've been out of town so I wanted to be sure that you knew how much I appreciate your comment on 'In the Temple Garden'...I'm glad that it brought back good memories ;-)

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  17. I like this a lot Eva especially the way the bottom area is less finished. Reminds me a bit of a UK artist called Shirley Trevena. Here is one of her images but do check out her other work. Her newer stuff is much more abstract.
    http://www.shirleytrevena.com/galleryone3.htm#large1

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  18. This is great, Eva. I love the composition and the slightly mysterious feel given by the colours. Great work - I'm looking forward to seeing more from you!

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  19. > Susanne, Thank you I am flattered with the comparison. Shirley Trevena is one of my favorite artists. I studied Cubism in school and loved it. Her fractured paintings remind me of it.

    >Caroline, thank you for commenting and your kind words. I will return your visit.

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