I enjoyed loading up a large mop with masses of dark colour and floating the tip over the paper’s surface drawing out random patterns in this sketch. It will be worth trying again and getting the density of paint stronger. I had prepared a light underpainting first on this one, to try and get the swell and roll of water before going in with the reflections.
The second one is a half imperial sized version (52x36cm) of the sketch I put on the blog on the 12th February. I decided to go in even closer on this version. I was quite satisfied with this one, so hopefully you wont see this again.
Other seascapes are available for sale on my website: grahammcquadefineart.com
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masterful technique…I admire your confidence. Kudos
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Would love to be able to master painting water like this! Beautiful.
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Thanks. Get yourself a big pointed mop and some scrap paper and have a go – almost like calligraphy.
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Good analogy. Will give it a try.
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Nice paintings I really like the top one with its bold marks its amazing what you can do with watercolour. It is so graphic.
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I’m always impressed when an artist is able to capture the motion or look and depth of water.
Regards
Kevin
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Thanks Kevin, it’s just a technique you can learn like avoiding a sagging souffle.
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