Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Different Strokes Painting - Victorian

I'm not a fan of painting architecture. There is something about the precise lines and fussy details that I can't seem to master with a paint brush. But to keep up with my watercolor skills I gave it a shot.

First, I tried using some Fredrix Watercolor Canvas which I had in my stash. Bad idea, it was no fun and very frustrating. So I brought out my favorite Arches Aquarelle 140# cold press block. Much better but it still didn't help with my aversion to painting lines... so I used watercolor pencils to add some details.

5 comments:

  1. dominique eichi2:22 PM

    Great cropping. I like that it lend it self to make your imagination work it could be in a young girls bedroom wall imaging a fairy tale princess....... NICE

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  2. Vern Schwarz7:29 PM

    Very nice job Nancy, like Dominique, I really like the way you cropped and painted this.

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  3. laura8:38 PM

    Nice! I love the crop and the colors you've chosen!

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  4. Kari Tirrell4:18 PM

    I'm with you on painting architecture!;) Very nice work.

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  5. r garriott6:56 PM

    Nicely done, even with your aversion to lines. Lovely soft colors.

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