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GPV | Mar 4 | OP |
2naSalit | Mar 4 | #1 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #8 | |
2naSalit | Mar 4 | #16 | |
CrispyQ | Mar 4 | #2 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #9 | |
Ocelot II | Mar 4 | #3 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #10 | |
Bristlecone | Mar 4 | #4 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #11 | |
Bristlecone | Mar 4 | #22 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #23 | |
leighbythesea2 | Mar 4 | #5 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #12 | |
enough | Mar 4 | #6 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #13 | |
Diamond_Dog | Mar 4 | #7 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #14 | |
Diamond_Dog | Mar 4 | #15 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #18 | |
2naSalit | Mar 4 | #17 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #19 | |
Jade Fox | Mar 4 | #20 | |
GPV | Mar 4 | #21 | |
LiberalLoner | Mar 25 | #24 | |
GPV | Mar 25 | #25 |
Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:33 AM
2naSalit (73,206 posts)
1. Done.
It looks like, if you do anything more it would drastically alter the balance. What medium is it? The buildings could do with a little more definition.
JMHO. I like the colors and the texture. ![]() |
Response to 2naSalit (Reply #1)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:49 AM
GPV (71,853 posts)
8. It's watercolor. I do have plans to define the building a bit more. :)
Response to GPV (Reply #8)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:56 AM
2naSalit (73,206 posts)
16. It would be...
A challenge to add much more to the clouds but if your eye sees more, you should do it. Maybe walk away for a couple hours and look at it again.
Nice work, an interesting scene. ![]() |
Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:39 AM
CrispyQ (34,295 posts)
2. That one red edge on the right side of the big middle cloud
could use a little softening, IMO, but otherwise, it's lovely. The water is exceptional!
Is this a watercolor? |
Response to CrispyQ (Reply #2)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:50 AM
GPV (71,853 posts)
9. Yes, watercolor. I see what you mean about softening the cloud.
Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:39 AM
Ocelot II (108,749 posts)
3. I'd leave it alone.
Water colors are rarely improved by tinkering - too easy to turn them muddy. This one has nice bright colors and doesn't need anything else.
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Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:40 AM
Bristlecone (9,636 posts)
4. When I use water colors, I have a personal rule when I'm on the fence
Set it aside for a week or more and then come back to it. Almost invariably I am much happier with the work I’ve done after my “waiting period.”
Especially with the sky. I honestly think this looks great. Your light is really well done and I like how loose you are with your lines. Really nice. |
Response to Bristlecone (Reply #4)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:51 AM
GPV (71,853 posts)
11. Thank you. I'm on a deadline. This is this year's St. Patrick's Day piece for school.
All the other ones are up already.
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Response to GPV (Reply #11)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 11:38 AM
Bristlecone (9,636 posts)
22. Honestly, I think it is solid as is.
Response to Bristlecone (Reply #22)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 11:57 AM
GPV (71,853 posts)
23. Thanks. It's feeling pretty good.
Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:43 AM
leighbythesea2 (1,140 posts)
5. Done
That is lovely
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Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:47 AM
Diamond_Dog (27,825 posts)
7. I like Bristlecone's idea
About stepping away from it for a day or two. I do the same and I always seem to see the work in a different light when I do.
I think your clouds are perfect, but maybe a tad more definition in the buildings. Not too much! And nothing too dark! |
Response to GPV (Reply #14)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:54 AM
Diamond_Dog (27,825 posts)
15. I forgot to say
Your painting is lovely. I could never master watercolor.
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Response to Diamond_Dog (Reply #15)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 11:07 AM
GPV (71,853 posts)
18. Thank you. Yes, it's a tricky medium and I mess up pretty often.
Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:59 AM
2naSalit (73,206 posts)
17. And it will change a little by the time it is completely dry.
So maybe wait longer than a couple hours to look at it again.
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Response to 2naSalit (Reply #17)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 11:08 AM
GPV (71,853 posts)
19. It's dry now in the clouds. Only the windows and land on the left are damp.
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Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 11:10 AM
Jade Fox (10,030 posts)
20. It has a beautiful simplicity as it is.....
That's what's why I love watercolor: you can achieve so much with a few strokes.
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Response to GPV (Original post)
Sat Mar 25, 2023, 10:13 AM
LiberalLoner (9,157 posts)