Nesting
8x7in watercolor on paper $NFS
Days 7&8
Artist note.
I started this one on day 6, but things got in
the way...like tennis finals and
Denver Bronco football.
No, not moi, but hubby is an avid watcher
of all sports..
When he became so ill last year I pulled
out my old watercolors so I could sit and be with
him on weekends as he watched whatever sport is on.
The golf is my favorite because I look
up and see the most beautiful views.
It is tranquil with good background noise
to paint with. By that I mean no screaming
with excitement as someone is being
smashed into the ground!
Anyway - about the painting.
It looked rather too old fashioned because
at first everything was so brown.
I used Chinese white to add to some blue
and washed it into the background.
This nest is made up of dead grasses
and I am thinking a solid dark
background would make it pop...
My week's avian/nature theme is at an end.
I start a new theme tomorrow
Love your nest series. so soft...very good for the mind !
ReplyDeleteThe blue washed in works perfectly; it's a very expressive, balanced and charming painting. I really enjoy your work, Julie.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what you did but this little painting is glowing on my monitor. What a nice way to start the week with this delightful little painting. thank you Julie.
ReplyDeleteDespite the bad memories of the disease, you have taken the nest and I found amazing! What a great talent!
ReplyDeleteOh Julie in my humble opinion wouldn't change a thing about this painting. I am not the expert though and you are. So beautiful. I just love your avian series. Take care and enjoy the day.
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty Julie, looking forward or seeing what your new theme is! X
ReplyDeleteThat little bit of blue.............perfect
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a lovely painting. I don't know if it old fashioned - it's just really lovely watercolor.
ReplyDeleteGolf is sweetly peaceful as long as you don't have people shouting at the ball and throwing their clubs into trees.
Hi Julie, I'm so happy to catch up on your blog and find so many beautiful paintings to admire that I've missed. The little light blue eggs sit so well against the earthy colors.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous nest Julie! I can relate to your type of avidness when it come to sport, one year I became hooked on the Tour de France - but mostly for the scenery!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful
ReplyDeletenice work as always
ReplyDeleteLove the blue of the eggs carried into the background. So beautiful, Julie!
ReplyDeleteThis one is beautiful. Love those blues and browns.
ReplyDeleteI never get tired of seeing your work, Julie! This is such a beautiful watercolor!!!
ReplyDeletelove the colors, the texture and the feel of this.
ReplyDeleteYou paint the most beautiful nests ever!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. I love the bits of blue, leading your eye.
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