Thursday, December 8, 2011

Watercolor Wednesday Week 39....On Thursday

Not sure I like the openness of the center of the painting.  Kind of a no no.  Divides the picture too much.  The sky and birds help tie it in a little, but  not sure how I feel about this one.  It's been a couple weeks since I've painted and I'm feeling a little out of practice.  Just need to find the time to paint I guess.   Better luck next week.
This one above is greeting card size.

This one below was kind of a last minute thought.  Flew through it in a flash and I think I like this one better than the others.
View my other work HERE.

26 comments:

  1. love the snow effects and the background washes of the last one. did you use salt?

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  2. the snow effects are looking beautiful and even though the top ones breaks the rules.... I really love it... looks lovely I think...xx

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  3. I see what you mean about the top one. It's still a lovely painting though!

    However, my big fave is the wonderful effect you got with the sky in the barn scene. As soon as I saw your header I was smitten with this picture. It creates such a fantastic atmosphere. Bravo!!

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  4. Love the snowy barn scene, the shadows and the snow are wonderful. I think the first painting is great, to me it really conveys the sense of openness and distance that can be so hard to capture in a scene like that.

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  5. Your first painting spoke to me & reminded me of when I am on vacation. I love when nature gives me a frame for my view. I can spend hours just looking at nature when I have a view like that!

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  6. The snowy barn is my favorite. Great use of the greys to make it feel cold. Happy PPF!

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  7. What beautiful winter wonderland. :) Really love the first view.

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  8. Beautiful winter scenes! Love the storminess of the greys.

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  9. You just flew through that last one??? Wow! I come here each week to learn a little more about watercolors. You have such a beautiful and distinctive style and much more freedom than I can get. So I keep looking and hoping it will rub off on me. Faye

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  10. I really like both paintings very much.
    The open space in the first is a pleasant surprise, giving my eyes a place the rest.
    The snow effects in the second painting are spectacular!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  11. Love love love your watercolors!!!!!! ALL OF THEM!!!

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  12. Yes I used salt in the last one! Thank you everyone for your nice comments!

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  13. These are wonderful - I love the mood you've created and I can actually feel the chill in the air.

    xo
    Kristin

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  14. Gorgeous work...I've missed popping in! Have to get back here more often!

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  15. I love all the winter moods in each painting. how nice.

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  16. They are all beautiful but I really love the last one, especially the interesting way the background seems to dance in the snowflakes!Deb

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  17. I love the openness of the top piece, very zen and peaceful for me.

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  18. All are beautiful, but the first one to me is absolutely stunning!

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  19. That last painting is hauntingly beautiful! Makes me think of "Silent Night". I love it
    xox

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  20. Love all your paintings shown on this post; I have many more to enjoy, it seems. The first one, you say needs something in the middle; I love it the way it is because we can use our imaginations to place something there if we wish. I love the calming open space and do not feel it needs anything more!
    xx

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  21. oooh, i think you did a really good job here.
    i love the firs painting and the use of light!
    have a great day!
    xo

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  22. they are all beautiful. i particularly love the effects of the falling snow against the dark grays in the third one. thanks for sharing!

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  23. these are gorgeous pieces!!!! wonderful work

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  24. These are simply wonderful, Jen. And I so love the last one with the barn. I LOVE barns. You are such an incredibly talented artist. :)

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  25. Wow you did the last one in a flash - it's brilliant! Happy SS

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  26. I can really feel the cold snowy air! Beautiful!

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