Rush
watercolor on Indian Village, 5"x 7"
matted and backed to 8"x 10"
I called this Rush because the central angle in the composition gives me that feeling. Also because it's the holiday rush and I wanted to make something cheery and bright. I am using up as much as I can of the watercolor that's already laid out, left over from previous work. The palette is untried though I'm sticking with just a few colors. Also, because of all the sparkly stuff around these days, I put out some metallic watercolors and will try to incorporate some of those over the next couple of weeks.
Here I use Daniel Smith's German Silver which is quite nice but not very showy. I saturated the paper before laying color in which led to some serious blossoms but I think they're pretty so am leaving them alone. Why not?
12 comments:
I really like a blossom when they work. These worked beautifully.
Thank you, Mr. D.!
Love the touch of festive silver and the blossoms - amazing what you've managed to create with 'left-overs' Suzanne!
Interesting adding the silver there - it's not sparkly but visible and adds another bit of visual candy to view - and I think the blossoms in this one work beautifully. I so enjoy seeing your work, big or small. Any snow yet down your way? We're in a rain stage here.
Well, Cathy. I hate to throw anything away — although I do all the time for the sake of good Feng Shui. Still, in order to clear my palette and set up a new one takes time I do not have right now. So I'm sitting down to plunge into whatever I can make with what's on hand.
Rhonda, the German Silver has more of a gleam than any sparkle. No snow, just rain. In fact, rain right now! I think I'll venture out for my Sunday morning walk anyway.
I like it Suzanne, it reminds me of the waves we saw on the coast!
I like the very appropriate title. That German Silver is neat stuff. I love that soft coral blossoming area...it's inviting.
Hi Dawn. That's funny it reminds you of the waves! One of the blossoms reminds me of a shell. I guess that my psyche is never far from the beach....
Sandy! So great to hear from you! Happy to see your smiling face.
Ah Suzanne, always love what you do and this is no exception!
Yes - I love the blossoms - I thought you'd done it on purpose! I had no idea that metallic watercolors even existed! (sigh) Just when I thought I had enough art supplies..
Hooray for blossoms! What other medium can do this? Yes, they can ruin a perfect wash (if that's what you're aiming for) but so often they only add to the beauty, as in this case. A wonderful symphony of color!
Thank you, Liz, for your unconditional love!
Casey — from one supply hog to another — ask me before you buy any metallics. I've experimented a lot and can give recommendations.
Glad to hear another cheer for blossoms, Mineke. I don't get them very often but am glad to have company celebrating when I do!
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