I’ve always been a seat of my pants kind of painter and enjoyed just starting in on a canvas without a plan and allowing the painting to become what ever it will. But, having struggled to complete two large paintings without a real plan, I’ve decided that it’s probably a good idea to do some studies before launching into a big project so that I know what I’m trying to accomplish. Maybe I’ll have a better idea of when I’m done, for one thing.
Here are a couple of studies I’m considering for a larger piece.
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Tremendous!
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Great studies, very strong in gesture.
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Scott and Rene, Thanks a lot
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Takes my breath away – gorgeous!
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Thank you, Frances, much appreciated.
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hey Bill. The 9×12 kicks butt! very subtle difference but the dark value continuing deeper on the under bridge part and the sky has a bit less variation in value difference makes this one quite stellar! Just my opinion of course. Just noticed the line difference in the 9×12 also 1/3rd up from bottom angled a bit towards lower right corner. Works beautifully against the bridge. Increases distance.
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Beautiful watercolor Bill. I really the watercolor sketches on your site. They strike a nice balance between being both loose and energetic, but also having certain forms tight and solidified. They inspire me to get my watercolors out again.
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Brian, always nice to hear from you. Thanks
Jared, thanks for the kind words. I admire your work and look forward to seeing some new watercolors, from you. I loved the extreme plein air documentary, btw
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