It's been a hectic week and I'm glad I have the watercolor class to make me take time to paint. Dan Goodwin at A Big Creative Yes had a post recently about the first port of the day. As you begin the day's adventure, he suggests that you start the day doing something creative. A while ago, I also read about someone who began their work day, everyday, with a sketch taken from a photo in the morning paper. (I wish I could remember who it was so I could give them credit. It was in one of Danny Gregory's books I think.) Anyway, I believe they're on to something - maybe "Morning Sketches" instead of Morning Pages! Hmm–seems like a plan is brewing in my head…
This watercolor was done in class last week. It's from a photo I took in Santorini. The doorways tucked all over the curving, hilly and narrow streets fascinated me. It's painted on 300 lb. Arches paper though Fabriano is more to my liking. This painting, though not a gem, was worth the effort. I learned a lot.
Lovely! You did well to not let the figure become a dark hole in the paper...it works with everything else and the whole piece seems filled with light. Beautiful, Barbara!
ReplyDeleteThe setting is just wonderful. I found myself thinking about who your lay was and whose house she was entering.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, great shapes and colors here! What a super idea for morning sketches! I was going to start getting up earlier, but wasn't sure why. Getting up to have time to sketch every day is motivating!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. And I love the questions it asks.
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