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Sharing the lessons I teach at the Artist Guild and the personal discoveries in my art.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Farmers Market #13



Farmers Market #12
Garlic

5x7 watercolor on acid free paper   Not for sale

Artist Note.
Here is a more traditional approach to painting the garlic.
Well...as traditional as I can get anymore. A bit of fracturing
slipped in.
In this piece I used three opaque watercolors
along with the transparent colors.
Cerulean Blue, Yellow Ochre and some Chinese White.
I love a touch of opaque paint to contrast next to the
glow of transparent color. An artist who used this to
great effect was J.M.W. Turner click to see his work.
I have been known to tear up in front of his paintings.
He belonged to the Romantic School and was a forerunner
of Impressionism. I marvel at his watercolors and he used the
Chinese White... so if it was good enough for Turner....

Holding on to this for a while to see what I think of it
after a week.

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12 comments:

  1. love it Julie, as always! You make me want to try oils - I think I've said this before that if I were to ever paint in oils I'd like to paint like you!

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  2. The mystery of the background plays so well with the more realistic garlic. It's a lovely contrast......and very nice composition.

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  3. I love your latest series! The last two watercolors are stunning. Your fracturing technique makes these paintings come alive.

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  4. You make even garlic look romantic, Julie. Who knew? Off to check out Turner's work.

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  5. That's a nice composition. I like the tips of the garlic especially; their movement and direction. Nice subtle marks on the background also.

    I have seen some work lately with watercolors where the artist used Chinese white to do the highlights. It's effective I think and as you said, if it is good enough for Turner...:)

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  6. Always love seeing your oils and now the watercolors too! And funny that your fracturing keeps sneaking in there- I love it- fabulous interest to paintings! I am off the check out Turner too! Thanks for always sharing so generously:)

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  7. A beautiful piece, Julie! I love all those lavenders, pinks and blues in the garlic!! It all shows up so well with the dark background...Wonderful work!
    Thank you for sharing Turner's AMAZING work with us. I enjoyed looking through each one...what a treat!

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  8. I love that you took this beyond "traditional watercolor." The background is fantastic. Absolutely beautiful.

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  9. It's gorgeous! Perfect blend of techniques. Mysterious and sophisticated.

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  10. Julie, Love Turner! My fav style is impressionist and he really got the ball started with his romantic pieces. Your garlic series is amazing!
    luv, Lavon

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  11. Oh my...watercolor too? Is there nothing you can't do!?? I love it--the white really gives it that extra snap

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  12. This is beautiful and makes me either want to paint or cook. Not sure which.

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Julie