Thursday, November 3, 2011

Watercolor Wednesday Week 36....A day late

I did two different paintings from the same photograph of some grape vines.
For the first painting, I started out by painting some fall colors on my paper and letting it dry completely and then  painted a darker color over the top and then scraped out my vines and leaves with the side of an old credit card and blotted some areas with a tissue.  There was also some salt sprinkled on the first wash and left on the paper when I painted the dark color over the top so the salt affected both layers, but because the brush pushed the salt around during the second wash it affected the painting in a diffrent  spot.

 This is another version of the same technique:


Here is the other grape vine picture:


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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    you are always such an inspiration,, beautiful and your header is stunning, i have had to start a new blog, I would love if you would follow at my new one, I left a trail from my old one,,

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  2. SunshineshelleNovember 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    This is like watching magic happen, brilliant, happy PPF!

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  3. Robin Panzer ArtNovember 3, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Your work is absolutely beautiful! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #10 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  4. Tracey FKNovember 4, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    nice to see some of your process... love the second one you have posted...xx

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  5. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfNovember 4, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    I love that technique. I did it just the other day but I need to get that grainier salt. I used the kitchen salt and it was too fine. Great paintings! Loving the backgrounds. :)

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  6. NettyNovember 4, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Smashing artwork, Happy PPF, Annette x

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  7. carlareyNovember 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Ah, experimentation, it's working for you. Beautiful paintings, as always.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    All your paintings are so beautiful. That technique you described sounds fun. It also sounds like it must be used only on very heavy watercolor paper (300#, maybe?).

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  9. carol l mckennaNovember 4, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Wonderful art ~ your art style is excellent ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  10. ANNENovember 4, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful work, I love this technique.

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  11. DeniseNovember 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Enjoyed your art,so pretty-Denise

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  12. Joni NickrentNovember 4, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Amazing work...love the new pieces you've started!

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  13. Daniele ValoisNovember 5, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    beautiful!

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  14. JanetNovember 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    You do such beautiful work.

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  15. CarolNovember 5, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Wonderful!!!

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  16. Jehanne's doodlesNovember 6, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Oh these are gorgeous and the vines are really interesting!

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  17. ChristineNovember 6, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    thanks for sharing your technique, wonderful work!

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  18. JennibellieNovember 6, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    really lovely results, thanks for sharing your process,much love Jennibellie x

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  19. MollyNovember 6, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    It's a treat to read about HOW you create... And the end results are inspired!

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  20. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    oh wow!!!! this is very neat....love seeing how people create.....

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  21. HeatherNovember 6, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    i really like your leaves...beautiful color pallette...too!

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  22. VictoriaNovember 6, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Gorgeous work..lot's of energy, expression and beauty!
    Victoria

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  23. WrightStuffNovember 6, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Ooh scrummy - love the salt technique. You really captured the feel of autumn.

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  24. TeriNovember 6, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    OMG!!!!!!!! your header is absolutely stunning and gorgeous!!!

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  25. DebbieNovember 6, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    this is a new technique to me, with beautiful results!

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  26. Alexandra MacVeanNovember 6, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Nice works, Jen. Really like the flower vase. :)

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  27. Jen @Sadie InspiredNovember 6, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Lovely! I have not used salt yet. I need to give it a try!!

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  28. carol l mckennaNovember 7, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Come join my blog hop ~ Magical Monday at A Creative Harbor ~ http://www.acreativeharbor.com

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