Here is the finished painting. I basically worked all over the bird at the same time starting with the bill then laying in the warm purplish washes of the head and neck. Next I turned my attention to the back and the wing taking special care to get the correct look of the feathers. While one area was still wet, I worked on another back and forth until I was happy with how the painting was progressing. By now the bird had flown away but I still had enough information to continue. I initially got the shape of the eye wrong but was able to wash out the area and start again when it had dried. After the bird was almost complete, I added a few more washes to the background rocks then let the painting sit for a few days - that way I find it easier to see what needs to be done next. A little darkening here and there and that was it. Grey Heron, watercolor, 11" x 8".
4 comments:
Another great watercolor. I liked the way you described the difficulty of getting the background to compliment, rather than compete with the main subject in your Part 3 post.
Wonderful Jeremy!I love the way you apply these transparent layers..
John thanks, I'm sure as an artist, you too have all these questions and thoughts during the creation of a painting. Usually one is able to find answers to them and so continue on to a completed work.
Thanks very much Paschalis! For me working in this manner, this is one of the best ways to try and express myself as an artist.
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