Took longer than I thought to finish, ran into a problem with the board, it does not like to be scrubbed and I found it hard to lift without damaging the surface. The other thing that I did not like s it bows, I will weight down the painting under some heavy books and see if it takes it out. I will let you know . I am not completely unhappy with this for my first try, will give it another go later.
Really nice for a first try, Krista ! I have a sample but have never use the board before. Thanks for the comments (tips). One day I'll give it a try. Love your pears !
ReplyDeleteKrista, it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I really enjoyed your step by step. It helps me to see how you work through a piece. Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteThe pears look lovely Krista. I was interested in how you like the board for watercolour. I have a couple of the boards, but haven't used them yet.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you had problems with the support, but I'd never have guessed from the result!
Wow, this came out awesome, Krista.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition. Nicely captured the lights & shadows. I can understand the problems you have gone through but at the end I have to say that I like this painting.
ReplyDeletevery nice, Krista!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of an old world painting...Lovely work...
ReplyDeleteWonderful. The pears have a great sense of depth.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet, Vicki, Catherine, Jeanette, Pat, Carol, D.D Carolyn, Karen and Carl. It was a learning experience and will try using it again.
ReplyDeleteI am going to varnish this one and see how it comes out.
I can't use watercolor on watercolor paper and you could probably paint on the side of a barn and it would look good!
ReplyDeleteThank you John, you are being too hard on yourself you do some awesome work, really enjoying the pastels. Remember practice makes perfect :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing watercolor painting!!! One of the best I've seen. I'm looking forward to your future work.
ReplyDeleteIt did come out very nice Krista. What kind of board did you use? I have used Illustration board for years and really like the #1 by Crescent . It comes in 30"x40". or 20"x30". I can cut it down to size and love it. Dick Blick is the only place I have ever found it for sale.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of varnish do you use? Are you then framing your paintings without glass? I have done that also and even used an oil frame for them taht way.
Thanks for the informative. Fantastic blog. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you hmuxo, gary and zonicitas you are too kind :)
ReplyDeleteGary this is done on Arches 140 # CP watercolor board made by Canson. I am using spray varnish UV by Golden and I am going to frame it without glass. I love everything about watercolor except for the framing behind glass.
Have a great weekend everyone
Krista: I love this one! The shadows and graduated colors are terrific!
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Thank you Tim, I set up a shadow box in my studio What a difference!
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