I decided to give up trying to control my watercolors, at least not as hard as I had been, and let them do their own thing more. I feel we have a more peaceful relationship now. They surprised me with the shiny chocolates. I wasn’t expecting the chocolates to come out so realistically but…viola! I guess my watercolors like me to give them more space, and in return they will treat me better.
I used one of Jeanne Dobie’s ‘recipes’ for rich, dark, transparent browns–aureolin yellow, viridian and alizarin crimson. They are pure pigments so don’t get muddy when mixed. I wish I had mixed pure pigments for the candy box too, instead of taking the short cut of burnt umber. I think pure pigments would have given me a more shiny clear look. I am learning a lot from Dobie’s book, Making Color Sing.
Btw, I just celebrated a birthday and I got a good supply of you-know-what to add to my stash. I will dole them out to myself (but I do share…a little) over the next few months when I have a craving. That’s the way to really savor chocolates–wait until you really want one…
This blog is about my journey as a botanical artist--what I am learning, what inspires me and what I am currently drawing or painting. My desire is to continually hone my skills to better express my wonder and gratitude for the beauty of the creation around me in the Pacific Northwest (USA).
This is making my mouth water and chocolate isn’t my favourite food. The colours are wonderful. Happy Birthday, I hope you had a great day (it was mine and my mother’s last week)
Janene, you are REALLY taming that watercolor dragon, these look great! (And happy belated birthday!)
I love how your giving watercolors their space — they certainly rewarded you! And happy birthday!
It is a beautiful relationship you are forging! Very well done! And a happy belated birthday to you!
They look yummy! Happy birthday.
Those chocolates are indeed most excellent!
Happy birthday, and congrats on a great little painting! nancy
Happy Birthday and I think the chocolates look delectable. Nicely done!
Thanks for the birthday wishes and for the kind comments!
Happy Birthday! After looking at your drawing… all I can say is that… I WANT ONE OF THOSE DELICIOUS LOOKING CHOCOLATES TOO!