Friday, 26 February 2010

Contrast in Scenery (by Alex)

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Strathmore Bristol Vellum 300 Series 9"x12", 100lb (260g/m²)

I haven't done any water color painting for over a year, and I haven't painted trees for 7-8 years now. Thanks to my wife's housemate who prompted me to do so, I suddenly thought it was a good idea to fiddle around with the cheap Reeve's watercolor set I bought not too long ago, but however on the wrong kind of paper. It's entirely experimental but in a good way. I enjoyed doing it.
I wanted to create a plain background, and a tree in the foreground which contrasts it, so I changed the light source to see if that works, but it didn't. It looks more like you've taken a picture of a scenery with a powerful flash from the right instead.
Anyway, thanks for all your comments in my previous post. I really appreciate the thoughts, and that I am missed when I am inactive. Dan is right... the hearts grow fonder when you're far away or away for a while. ^^
Oh yeah, I've given this drawing to my wife's housemate, Mallory. Thanks for the idea!
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28 comments:

  1. Vicki Holdwick26 February 2010 at 08:09

    Hi Alex,

    This is lovely.

    I am just starting a watercolor class (sort of) online at Creative Techs with Molly Murrah. I hope to have something to share soon.

    Thanks for sharing,

    xoxo

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  2. nanke's stuff26 February 2010 at 08:37

    Good for you for giving watercolor a go! There's much to like about this little painting. I like its looseness and composition, the colors and the contrast. Nice job! nancy

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  3. A.Marie26 February 2010 at 08:43

    I really like the tree. The color and the looseness of the painting draws me in.

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  4. Unknown26 February 2010 at 09:33

    You do so many pencil sketches that sometimes I forget that you are so good with color too! I love this little scene! Is it imaginary?

    And thank you for the color info on your last comment! I am becoming more aware of the colors that I see, and how using different colors changes the mood, etc. You were so right; it depends on what I want to achieve!

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  5. Patsy Taylor-Craw26 February 2010 at 09:47

    I love the tree, especially the detail in the trunk. Great overall colors.

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  6. Sandy26 February 2010 at 10:56

    Simply gorgeous and so vibrant!!! and thank you for all the kind comments!!

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  7. Ellen Burkett26 February 2010 at 12:26

    What a breath of spring! And I agree about the trunk of the tree. It's beautiful, as are the tees in the background. You should do this more often.

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  8. Ramona Davidson26 February 2010 at 13:32

    Very creative and beautiful colors. I am like you also right now- I do not have a lot of time to create or visit everyone's site. But got homesick to know what you were up to and love this and previous post. Glad you are finding ways to do art.

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  9. Minerva26 February 2010 at 14:52

    Alex, the texture of the tree is very nice, is a very good composition!

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  10. Unknown26 February 2010 at 18:16

    hey bro, nicely done! The tree trunk and the detailing... very proud to have a talented bro! When are we getting pics of KaQin??

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  11. Shirley26 February 2010 at 20:24

    Great colors - lovely painting Alex.
    Shirley

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  12. Margaret Ann26 February 2010 at 23:44

    What a vibrant piece... I am in love with that tree! :)

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  13. debra morris27 February 2010 at 02:31

    Great watercolour scene, love the colours.
    I've found your blog at last, I kept going to the other one

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  14. E*phi27 February 2010 at 02:43

    Beautiful!
    I admire the tree, it's awesome. Also, the colors and contrast are amazing. Great painting, watercolors rock! Well, YOU rock! ;)
    Bookmarking your blog!

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  15. JRonson27 February 2010 at 03:45

    WOW powerfull work that u have here :) nice one !

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  16. Anonymous27 February 2010 at 05:44

    Beautiful work! Makes me want to climb into the scene. Amazing that you haven't done this in a while because it's very, very good!!

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  17. Ann27 February 2010 at 08:12

    You should do watercolor more often. This is lovely!

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  18. Janene27 February 2010 at 09:37

    Very well done! The clouds and the background really grab my attention, and the tree is a good balance. Great colors.

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  19. Alex27 February 2010 at 14:30

    Thank you all so much =) I'll try to be less lazy and be more active in coloring whenever possible ;)

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  20. Ellen Burkett27 February 2010 at 17:56

    Alex, thanks for stopping by my blog. What I meant to say up above is that this painting is something I'd like to see more of, not that you need to practice. Just do more!

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  21. Anonymous27 February 2010 at 18:09

    Alex, this is wonderful. I just love the detail in that tree trunk. And the colorful leaves. If you were looking for contrast between the background and that tree, I think you've achieved it. I really like this painting, it's very pleasing to just the eye wander around it. Thanks so much for being a regular visitor to my blog. I appreciate all your comments. I'm sure your wife's housemate will be very happy with this piece.

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  22. Dan Kent27 February 2010 at 18:52

    I am always so surprised and delighted when you use color! This is a fun and lively scene and you are so adept at it, even though its been laid down for a while.

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  23. Anonymous28 February 2010 at 01:25

    I like the slightly whimsical quality here - and the way the building nestles into the background.

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  24. K28 February 2010 at 05:52

    Alex, you make cheap paints and cheap paper look GOOD! I say, come back to painting - you have the talent!

    -Krista
    www.kristameister.com

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  25. Lynn Logan Roselli28 February 2010 at 09:01

    Wow! I love the expressiveness of this painting!

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  26. Donn28 February 2010 at 09:12

    Whatever you did, you did splendidly! Beautiful. Like that tree. Your paper did you good service in this case.

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  27. Lesley Purcell28 February 2010 at 10:15

    Lovely tree! The leaves and bark are beautiful.

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  28. Shalini28 February 2010 at 18:29

    Very beautiful indeed! You do such good watercolors too! It is so vibrant!!

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