Tuesday, January 31, 2012

More Greens...


Here are two more studies of leaves and trees...I have been trying to find out how can I paint them most effectively.Trees and leaves look good in loose bold patches of paint ...good for small studies.But what happens when you go Big? Like I did on the top one!It was b-i-g, and I was determined to make it work.I tried watercolor pencils to draw leaves around the doorway.It all looked splendid ...till I dipped my brush in water......and managed to get everything muddled up!
Actually I did not finish the door after I was disappointed with the greenery.It was left as a basic wash.
Thinking of using waterproof indian ink next time....its all experiment, experiment!
watercolor on paper
upper one A3
Lower  one postcard size
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9 comments:

  1. Autumn LeavesJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Arti, I really like the top piece and think it is stunning, as usual. The bottom piece is interesting in its colors. I have a heck of a time with trees and am always stunned when a piece actually comes out looking ok in the foliage area. It is a rarity for me. You, it seems, have it licked!

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  2. Anthony DuceJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I think they both work well, mostly from the way you have worked in the dark areas.

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  3. MiriamJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Freschi, pieni di vita e colore: incantevoli!

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  4. LydieJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    I like your experiments. I suggest you increase the size of the brush when you paint on larger sizes

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  5. AKJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    The top one is my favourite. Love the colors.

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  6. suzanneberryFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    first of all, this is my first visit to this blog! how silly of me! i've missed so much! these studies are beautiful arti! and only the artist knows what she wants in the end, but i studied the first one and absolutely LOVED it! not one drop of mud in sight! off to join up so i don't miss anything!

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  7. Studio at the FarmFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Arti, I love the top painting. You have such wonderful movement throughout the foliage.

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  8. Dean H.February 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Great job of exploring, Arti! Well done on both!
    The soft outer edges of #1 are particularly appealing!

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  9. ArtiFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Thank you friends..my experiments are not over yet :)You will probably be witnessing some more styles!

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