Watercolour on canvas board 25 x 20cm. A beautiful day looking out over the harbour to Stockton. Started without planning; wanted to do a pastel but couldn't find my new colours. So began using paint, then dscovered it was not prepared with gesso.
I like the 'roundness' of the horizon on this one, Colin. My criticism is that there are two paintings here: the strong flat colours of the ground versus the soft tones of the sky that show depth. If you wanted to tie the two halves together, you would have to use very pale colours on the distant shore. The water would be strong in the foreground (as is), and paler towards the back. To give the impression of space you have to imaging a smoke machine is being used. Dark and warm in front, cooler and paler in the distance. This concept is from the 'Romantic' period... eg Turner and Constable. The other way is to keep the flat strong colours of the foreground, and match thesky... much bluer, with strong chunky clouds. This would be like Gauguin.
I like the 'roundness' of the horizon on this one, Colin. My criticism is that there are two paintings here: the strong flat colours of the ground versus the soft tones of the sky that show depth. If you wanted to tie the two halves together, you would have to use very pale colours on the distant shore. The water would be strong in the foreground (as is), and paler towards the back. To give the impression of space you have to imaging a smoke machine is being used. Dark and warm in front, cooler and paler in the distance. This concept is from the 'Romantic' period... eg Turner and Constable.
ReplyDeleteThe other way is to keep the flat strong colours of the foreground, and match thesky... much bluer, with strong chunky clouds. This would be like Gauguin.
Seems so obvious now I see it. Why not before? I'm still seeing with my expectations and not my eyes. Thanks Shirl.
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