Okay, that was a good workout. Time to set up another still life and begin again.
Another adventure in gouache. Two lovely pink ladies from the local Whole Foods Market. Wish I could say it was so easy a caveman could do it. Heh. But in truth this was a complicated subject, and it gave me un sacco di agita. A malady that sometimes occurs when painting tricky still lifes in an unfamiliar medium. However, I hung in there, mainly because I'm stubborn. And because it's the only way to learn.
Okay, that was a good workout. Time to set up another still life and begin again.
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When I saw these two pears at the market I loved the way they looked with their beautiful colors and dark purplish leaves. And I thought they'd be perfect for a still life. So I carefully carried them home, hoping and praying that the leaves wouldn't break off. And somehow they made it, leaves intact. But then, just as I was setting up the still life, there went one of them, snap! Oy, what to do? After careful analysis I decided to glue it back on. Who would know? Shhhhh, don't tell.
If you've been following along on my blog you may have noticed that painting in oils is my usual MO. But sometimes it's fun to mix it up and try other mediums. Recently I experimented with colored pencils. For this particular drawing I toned a piece of Stonehenge paper with a medium gray wash, since I don't like working on a stark white surface. Then I set up a still life with a handful of lovely Mandarin oranges, and proceeded to draw them in color. For the finishing touch I punched up the highlights with a bit of white gouache. Here's the result:
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Julie Kessler
I'm a representational painter enchanted by the unique qualities of watercolor. Sometimes oils, gouache, colored pencils and other media call to me too. I started this blog to share my work and ideas about making art. Sometimes I toss other things into the mix. Such as painters I love, and art books and exhibits that inspire me. Your comments are welcome. I'd love to hear from you! Recent PostsCategories
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