Lily Pond #4
8 x8 in Watercolor on Yupo
Work in process...
Artist Note.
Not as much "stylized"
this time.
Here is a re-do of the previous post
taking into account
all the suggestions
and observations.
It was an interesting project for me.
I am totally grateful to all the
artists who took the time to share
their viewpoints.
I really learned a lot of new
ways of actually
contemplating-
edges -
adding -
subtracting -
tension -
balance.
My previous effort had the
water lighter
and pads darker.
here are my source images
showing both ways.
MY new version reversed
the first one.
Below are small sketches I made
on the quest for a Yupo watercolor
painting of a lily pond.
Some of the groaners on the journey.
Below is the original wiper
then I thought what did I love?
Answer - the koi.
LOL- conflicting two points of interest...
decide to leave the koi for
another painting!
Back to it being too busy!
I raised the
horizon and liked it
and at least it looked watery!
Several more attempts followed
when I discovered the reeds.
I thought the verticals added
something I liked.
I thank everyone who commented
or emailed their suggestions
or just joined in the fun of it.
