The first one was Tunstall Hills. I was surprised at the colours I found when I really looked, the hills, the buildings in the middle distance, and even the road. I enjoyed adding in the street lights, and the bollards.
The second view I'm not so happy with, as I don't think it hangs together as a whole picture. I had trouble catching the colours of the roofs. I know they are a terracotta close-up and I struggled seeing their 'true' colour within this view. However, I am happy with the fence and trees, and I love the energy in the sky.
The last piece I did was a view of my front gate. As soon as i picked up the pastels I panicked. So I broke it down, sketched out the composition, and started on the background. I love the way the pavement comes under the gate into the foreground. I did a lot of under colour under the shrub on the left before I overworked the leaves and branches.
I feel so enthused by this work. I want to get out and start tackling stuff. Wow.
4 comments:
Wow. I now realize that I didn't know well enough about this blogger. Man! it could be so productive and creative! Your page inspired me a lot. Thanks. And nice page! Good luck!
The well of knowledge about color is endless, but each time we play around with them, we learn something new and, often, exciting. I'm enjoying your journey!
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As your readers have said,I'm enjoying the journey too. I think I can say, I'm as excited as you are with each new discovery. Keep it up, Petal. I promise that, as soon as I can get my house back together again, I'll be joining you on the ship.
Thank you for the positive comments. I'm enjoying the journey too.
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