Little Church, New Mexico
8x5 watercolor on arches NFS
DAY 29
A lovely old church just outside Santa Fe.
Artist Note
Some experimenting going on here.
l left the focal point pretty crisp
and messed aound with everything else.
I tried tearing the edges because the
arches brand paper is pretty heavy.
Have to live with this one for a while.
I do like the colors and am pleased
I captured the pale dried grasses.
I just love the deckled edge to the paper, Julie. Lends to a whole new look for a framed piece too. The whole of the work is just beautiful. I'm not sure why you "have to live with it for awhile," because I think it is awesome!
ReplyDeleteA real beauty, Julie!! Love the visual path you've created back to the focal point. The values and colors are terrific!
ReplyDeleteThere is some very nice patterning here. I like that when you start looking at your brush strokes they are directional-very subtle.
ReplyDeleteI love how you created that pathway right to the church. My final day is a church, something I rarely paint anymore. Yet churches are popular in NM because each one holds a special feeling and character.
ReplyDeleteI like the vertical landscape and the combination of ways you handled the watercolor. Makes this little piece.
ReplyDeleteThis brings back wonderful memories of our time in New Mexico. I loved all the little churches....so many of them. Lots of history there. Beautiful contrasts in this work, Julie!
ReplyDeleteThese watercolor paintings are every bit as rich as your oils! I am impressed with he continuity of style! It's always a pleasure to see what you've been exploring and painting!
ReplyDeleteI have not understood if I like to paint on Arches paper ... sometimes I get good results, other times it makes me angry ...
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to understand what subjects it allows for better, because I still have enough Arches at home.
Your landscape is so vibrant and lively. The torn edges are very nice for this landscape!
I love the dark trees and mountains in the background...then you see the little white church that stands out perfectly!!! Wonderful work, Julie.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will play with it but right now I love the overall warmth. And you know how I love those little buildings set back that say so much. I think your notan hold nicely. So it is a yes....
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful painting of the little church !!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice and creative new week !!!
This is just the sweetest little painting...I love the colors too and the torn edges make it look aged. Awesome.
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