Remember the sketch I posted last time? Here is the painting in progress taped still to my drafting table. First it was necessary to clean up the sketch in Photoshop. Next, I lightened it and printed it directly onto 140 lb. watercolor paper.
Every time I paint, I keep some bristol or scrap watercolor paper nearby to test colors, take notes on color, and make some scribbly paint sketches. My goal is to have my finished paintings become one with my scribbly sketches, which I tend to feel more love for. (Sorry finished paintings...I love you, too.)I don't like leaving paintings incomplete for too long, but I have a design project that must be done by tomorrow. I will post somewhere when it's finished.
Love the color scheme!
ReplyDeleteOf course I remember her! I've been meaning to tell you that I saw her at an Apple Store one day. Quite a surprize!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to keep sheets of test colors. I sometimes make notes about colors that I've mixed and put them on index cards. The cards are labelled as such and such color in such and such painting. But I like your idea. Maybe I'll put my notes on the test sheets and save them that way.
p.s. That should have said "surprise." Why is it I never see these things until they are live!?!
ReplyDeleteYou kept us waiting for a painting and it was worth it, LOVE IT! Paint more, paint more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane, Marion, and Jen. Marion please tell me about seeing her at the Apple store!!! I wish I was there.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Jen, paint more! I love where she's heading. I get attached to scraps too, but yours are really nice. Maybe you'll merge the two styles at some point?
ReplyDeleteGina - that is my hope. Thanks for your comments!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you show your process Ann Marie! (Especially the color swatches! :) ) I always look forward to seeing your witches! The Witches of DiVecchia!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle! That is quite the name. Never thought of that. Even sounds scary!!
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