I really love water colour paintings, its the simplicity that always amazes me. The way an artist can capture a whole object shape or curve with just one stroke. Its beautiful. These paintings always have a dream like feel to them, feminine and flowy. Lovely.
So the other week as I was rummaging through a cupboard I came across an old 'Learn to paint set' that my mum bought ages ago, so I thought "hey, I should give this a go". So I did. It was in this attempt that I realised how flipping hard it is to capture those silly little curves with just one stroke, yes, just ONE stroke.. this medium is not forgiving.. if you stuff it, well, its stuffed. But I hope you like my piece, titled 'Across the lagoon' (Named by 'Art File' of course). So thanks Art File, may this be the first of many badly painted water colour attempts.
It's overworked that's for sure, but I have to admit I am having fun.
1 comment:
I like it. Think you are being way to harsh on yourself. It looks great.
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