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Brush holster anyone? I asked my brother in law to make me one, but nothing fancy. Here it is. I asked him to put periods after my initials. I didn`t give him anything but a few dimensions and a keyhole. He`s sending it to me in FL so I get to use it right away in plein air. Can`t wait to see it. I`ll post a photo with my set up. I`m sure there will be paint on it eventually. #pleinairpainting #oilpainting #brushholder #leathercraft #leatherwork
An earlier post showed my sketch for this piece. I followed with line drawing. Today, I went to open studio. This is the results.
11 x 15 Arches 140 cp. Match stick and watercolor. #watercolorlandscape #matchstickart #oldmill #waterfall #watercolorpainting #leesburgartcenter
Art by the RV. Sorry, I might have bungled it. Another ink match and watercolor showing my process. Wet the sheet, roll out with the towel, Blot to save any edges, then begin.this piece is using three Holbein colors. Horizon Blue, Burnt Sienna and Paynes Gray. Ultramarine might have been a better choice. I hoped to balance the three along with white paper. Don`t be afraid to mess it up. Just paint. #watercolorpainting #vignette #matchstickart #Maritime #boats #harbors #watercolorlandscape #seaside
Art by the RV. This sketch was developed a long time ago. I have been making some of these into the wc and Ink. I drew this near version with edits and additions yesterday. I will paint it in the coming days. Watch for it and the phases. #inkdrawing #matchstickart #waterfalls #oldmill #drawings
Art by the RV. An old shrimp boat in matchstick and WC. I show some steps here for thr progression. Missing is the paper being washed under the garden hose.
Drain water off the board
Roll the paper with a towel but nit too firmly
Blot shapes to paint around with first washes.
Begin the painting layers as follows in the rest of the work.
11 x 15 on Arches 140 CP.
#watercolorpainting #boats #shrimpboat #maritime #matchstickart #inkdrawing #painting
Friday open studio piece at the Leesburg Art Center. We have set up a class for March 23-24. This isn`t the image however. Look for the registration info on the Art Center Website by 1/24. Match stick and Wash Workshops are also scheduled for Mount Dora Center for the Arts February 9-10 and March 9-10. All info is on thier web site.
#matchstickart #watercolorlandscape #watercolorpainting #leesburgartcenter #mtdoracenterforthearts #vignette #farmlife #barns