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Thursday, 15 August 2013

Painting on a Larger Scale

Sunset on LIttle Salmon
Original Watercolour and Ink
4"x6"

I recently received a commission to do this painting but on a much larger scale.  This is essentially a thumbnail of 4 inches by 6 inches. I have painted literally hundreds of paintings this size. The washes are so easy as they are just a "swish" of the brush. I have stretched out a piece of arches watercolour paper that will measure 20 inches by 30 inches. I hope to  somewhat capture the same place.  It definitely does create some challenges for me like:  Doing washes this big take skill and speed.  I will have to really plan that out.  Also, I have not been painting in watercolour lately so feel a bit rusty.   I will post my results next week as the painting will be done by this weekend. 

2 comments:

  1. I am looking forward to seeing your larger painting of this beautiful scene Jackie. Thanks so much for the lesson you gave me last week! Glenda

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  2. Thanks Glenda, It was so nice to see you in Faro and we all enjoyed having you at the painting class.

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