Saturday, September 18, 2010

Deception Pass WIP #3 and Finished Piece

I am very glad I decided to do this piece in stages.  Using the whole sheet of paper is still kinda scary and I loved my pencil sketch so much it was hard to add color.  I kept thinking that I was going to ruin it somehow.  After I did the mountains, I worked on the sky, trying to get the fade to almost white towards the horizon to look natural.


I was still rather unhappy with the mountains' color... a little too green.  So when I took up the painting today I decided to add more browns throughout and I think it looks more like the real thing.  I also decided to try wax to create the reflection of the sailboat in the water as well as the crests of the waves left by the faster passing ships.  I found that layering the blue after amble drying time got the color dark enough finally.  Overall I am pretty proud of myself.  I really like it.


I am already trying to find another larger subject to paint so I can feel more comfortable with a whole sheet of paper.
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7 comments:

  1. Vicki HoldwickSeptember 19, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    Very nice, Elizabeth!

    Can't wait to see what you do next.

    xoxo

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  2. UnknownSeptember 19, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    Congratulations on your first full sheet of WC paper. That's the way to really immerse yourself into this wacky medium. Watching for the next installment... of course, no pressure!

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  3. AlexSeptember 19, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Very nice indeed! =)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 19, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Tackling that size would seem overwhelming to me! Great job!

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  5. nanke's stuffSeptember 19, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Very nice - I hope you do frame it. I trust this will be the first of many! nancy

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  6. donnaSeptember 20, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    I am glad your like it. Good work.

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  7. Lesley PurcellSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Woah, well done you! For a 'first whole sheet of paper' (I like your terminology) attempt this is fantastic. You have filled the space with a lovely composition. You really should frame it and feel proud of your achievement!

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