I have to come up with at least one painting a week to take to class for critique. I'm afraid I don't always meet the deadline. I think I experiment too much. This week I decided to tackle a subject I don't usually paint. It took me three tries to get to this stage. I'm happy with the waves but need to have the foreground slightly lighter so the emphasis is on the rocks and waves. I may try to lighten it before class on Thursday. Will report back what
Jerry has to say. Size: 13.5" X 10". I used yellow ochre, French ultramarine, Payne's grey, burnt umber and burnt sienna.
UPDATE: I knew exactly what Jerry would say about the first watercolor. The three waves and the space between them are too even in size. Jerry also suggested shadow underneath the breaking waves. I decided to paint this watercolor again using just two waves. They are still somewhat the same size but not the same shape. Will definitely have another try at this. It's quite difficult because it has to be painted without drawing out the waves but rather leaving the white space as you do the sky. That way you don't see any pencil marks afterwards. I also darkened the sky a little more in the second try which makes the white waves stand out better. I think the shadow under the waves makes all the difference too. Size: 13.5" X 10".
I have to come up with at least one painting a week to take to class for critique. I'm afraid I don't always meet the deadline. I think I experiment too much. This week I decided to tackle a subject I don't usually paint. It took me three tries to get to this stage. I'm happy with the waves but need to have the foreground slightly lighter so the emphasis is on the rocks and waves. I may try to lighten it before class on Thursday. Will report back what Jerry has to say. Size: 13.5" X 10". I used yellow ochre, French ultramarine, Payne's grey, burnt umber and burnt sienna.
UPDATE: I knew exactly what Jerry would say about the first watercolor. The three waves and the space between them are too even in size. Jerry also suggested shadow underneath the breaking waves. I decided to paint this watercolor again using just two waves. They are still somewhat the same size but not the same shape. Will definitely have another try at this. It's quite difficult because it has to be painted without drawing out the waves but rather leaving the white space as you do the sky. That way you don't see any pencil marks afterwards. I also darkened the sky a little more in the second try which makes the white waves stand out better. I think the shadow under the waves makes all the difference too. Size: 13.5" X 10".
Really impressive and much like the scene we see from our home! Your paintings look lovely on Etsy, nice to see them grouped!
ReplyDeleteThis is really good Jean - those waves are so beautifully enhanced by the colour of the sky!
ReplyDeleteNice drama in this composition and lovely painting. Yes, it will be interesting to read what your instructor says. I think, however, that you'll know best how you want this to be.
ReplyDeleteMarie: Thanks so much. I look forward to seeing your seascapes. I bet you get some wonderful wild seas.
ReplyDeleteLiz: Thanks so much. I was very pleased with the color scheme. I don't usually use yellow ochre but it worked in the sky.
Melinda: I agree about knowing what one likes to do. However, Jerry has been very helpful with making the class keep in mind the elements and principles of design, which has helped tremendously.
Love the look of this Jean, and the honesty!! We don't always get in there like we would like...but I like the thought of all that experimenting!! Keep it up!!
ReplyDeleteI'm all for experimenting - I think it's how we learn best. Your seascape is excellent - so hard to do too - I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gillian. I agree, we learn a lot from experimenting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Saundra. Will definitely keep experimenting.
ReplyDeletegreat work jean!impressive
ReplyDeleteMissing your posts, Jean! The rocks I saw on our beach on Sunday was partly covered in mist and looked very different from their usual selves!
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled across your site. Excellent work.
ReplyDeleteJean, lovely paintings. I believe that an artist featured in a recent Watercolor Artist magazine referred to Jerry as his teacher and mentor.
ReplyDeleteThank you John and Mary.
ReplyDeleteMary: Jerry has taught many a successful artist.
Jean