Adobe and Garden
7x9in watercolor on Yupo paper
Artist Note
Still playing around with watercolor on the Yupo paper.
It was painted plein air and dried very quickly.
Using the fracturing technique added some excitement
for me, as unexpected areas of paint reacted in different ways.
I "puddled" the paint in places and liked the fine line
it left at the edges.
Maybe this summer I can
spend a bit more time experimenting with painting
on the Yupo. I like the idea of mounting it to a board
so it can be framed without using glass.
The paper sure creates a lot of interesting textures doesn't it? I like those hard edges and puddles and pools of colors too. Good stuff:)
ReplyDeleteMe too. Thanks Libby.
DeleteJulie, this is beautiful! Look at those beautiful colors! I am thinking of trying to somehow fracture on my current in progress oils. Haven't seen the video but I am going to experiment. I think. LOL
ReplyDeleteExperimenting is really what it is all about.
DeleteYou have a great start on the two portraits, Sherry.
Using the fracturing technique on this piece gave it such a nice texture. I love the colors in this painting. I imagine working with yupo paper isn't easy but the fact that you can frame without glass is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you would enjoy trying pastel over a watercolor base on the Yupo?
DeleteBe neat to see what your magic touch would produce.
Absolutely gorgeous, Julie! fantastic colors and those fine lines add an exciting new dimension to the piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean. I find your new painting exciting. Not only for the color but the way you moved your brush around.
DeleteWonderful exploration. Your textures are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen. The Yupo does have some arty type accidents and I am enjoying trying them out.
DeleteLove the way you are painting the color red.
Very much reminiscent of stained glass, Julie, with vivid colors and intriguing shapes. Wonderful light on that adobe wall!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. The paper has no sizing on it and that keeps the colors very clear.
DeleteI had some people from Green Valley come into the gallery last week and I asked if they knew you. They laughed and said how large the population was during the winter. They were not painters but loved art. they were heading back up north.
Wonderful and very colourful painting !!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week Julie !!!
Thanks as always for the visit and comment.
DeleteI am always happy to see you because I really like your work
Looks like you are achieving some wonderful effects. This is a lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteReally good to hear from you. Hows your painting coming along?
DeleteDear Julie - your work on Yupo is fabulous. You certainly know how to make things so beautiful. I so wish I could come paint with you. I know I would learn so much. Take care and have a great week. Hope all is well! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks for saying that Debbie but I feel I am only at the tip of a large iceberg.
DeleteYour beautiful post and paintings gave me much pleasure. Thank you.
loving paintings - and I loved the video - what a pleasant voice you have - I could listen to you all day long!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased you like the video...and even my voice. How sweet you are!!
DeleteIn turn, let me say I could look at your ballerinas all day long!