Reworked painting 2 years after I first painted it.

I painted "Orange and Turquoise" several years ago.  I liked it at the time, but each time I'd look at it I'd think it needed something more.  So yesterday I decided to spend just a little time on it to see what could happen.                                  

Now I love it!



Reworked two years after I first painted it.  I definitely like this
version much better.  It has better values and depth.  Now, I love it!

Before

Painting clear glass

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Wednesday's class this week was focused on painting Clear Glass.

 

 

These are the things to remember when painting glass:

 

1.  Start with the drawing.  Mark the highlights and reflections to make it easier to paint later on.

2.  Apply masking fluid on all the highlights and reflections in the glass.

3.  Apply the first wash, after allowing the masking fluid to dry.  I started with the red reflections.

4.  Paint the red folds of the napkin.  Notice how the glass distorts the shape.  Cadium Red on the 

     lightest side and Alizarin Crimson in the folds.

5.  Background.  I used Windsor green and Alizarin Crimson.  These two opposites on the color

     wheel will make a good dark.  To get black, black you may have to paint several layers.

6.  Reflection on the table - the reflection will be directly below the object.  You can lift the reflection

     on the black table with a tissue.

7.  Paint the black (value 10) and mid values that you see in the glass resource. 

 

The finished study.  We used masking fluid to create the crisp edges and clear highlights of the glass and subtle variations of color to suggest transparent form.  The darks right next to the whites are the techniques that suggest clear glass.    It is all about values. 

 

 

Fur demonstration for Clark Community College Watercolor Class

Painting Thumper

 

Our class demonstration at watercolor class was painting fur.  I chose this cute little bunny.  We used a limited palette of Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue (Windsor & Newton).  When painting fur it is important to use lots of water, using the side of your brush instead of the tip when painting the background, thinly masking out the whiskers so they remain pure white and NOT trying to paint every hair but to paint shapes.  We used a straw and paint thinned to an ink consistency to blow the grasses along the horizon line. 

Columbia River Gallery and Frame - 1st Friday in June 2013

I was the First Friday feature artist at Columbia River Gallery and Frame this month.  It was a beautiful night to be out on the streets of Troutdale.  There were lots of musicians, artists, diners, wine tasters, families and friends enjoying the evening.  Thanks to all of you who stopped by the gallery. 

New location on the lower level

Friends enjoying the evening.

The light was on the Water Tower



They were selling beautiful bonsais right outside the door

Southwest Watercolor Society 2013 Convention Workshop

Southwest Washington Watercolor Society invited me to teach "Blue Glass Floats" at their annual Spring Convention.  It was a fun evening with lots of enthusiasm for this vibrant, abstract, interpretation of glass balls floating water.  We used a limited palette of only three colors and white gesso. 

 

Columbia Gorge Art Festival 2013

It is spring, so it is time for the annual Columbia Gorge Art Festival.  An opportunity to see hundreds of artists sharing their work and a percentage of the proceeds go directly to the Corbett Schools.  Of course I participate in this Festival.  All four of my children attended Corbett Schools, so I am a proud participant.  This is snap of my section of the festival. Thanks to everyone who purchased paintings.  It is for a good cause, the school, and Glennda's paint supplies!