tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post300109052948274486..comments2023-05-30T05:11:40.585-04:00Comments on Christiane Kingsley's Art: "Where is my Gondola? " ready to be varnishedChristiane Kingsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10550714224805511513noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post-4628490355245783972011-09-20T10:48:24.071-04:002011-09-20T10:48:24.071-04:00Kathy, there was a lot for me to work on in this p...Kathy, there was a lot for me to work on in this painting. The main building was at a slight angle following the canal and that gave me a bit of concern with the perspective. My next painting will be an easier one:-)Christiane Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550714224805511513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post-9625191056983833192011-09-20T10:45:47.351-04:002011-09-20T10:45:47.351-04:00Pat,yes, this painting is as busy as Venice:-) I c...Pat,yes, this painting is as busy as Venice:-) I could have added a few more small boats and gondolas, but the surface of the paper was already almost full:-)Christiane Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550714224805511513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post-49876224325913776422011-09-20T04:55:17.525-04:002011-09-20T04:55:17.525-04:00I like the perspective you chose for this and thin...I like the perspective you chose for this and think it works really well! I love that you got the depth in the painting of the building far away- colors are gorgeous! Great job on a tough composition!Kathy Cousarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00953673216135274293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post-17697290637982235482011-09-20T03:49:32.074-04:002011-09-20T03:49:32.074-04:00Venice is busy - and this reminds me of it, perfec...Venice is busy - and this reminds me of it, perfectly xxPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344072012837774958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post-56135292869501587692011-09-19T10:48:06.724-04:002011-09-19T10:48:06.724-04:00How nice it is to hear from you, Theresa! I am gla...How nice it is to hear from you, Theresa! I am glad that you like this painting...it does make me miss Venice also...or makes me feel that I am there:-)Christiane Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550714224805511513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post-74400590288953999212011-09-18T23:00:18.198-04:002011-09-18T23:00:18.198-04:00Wow, so beautiful and you really captured the deta...Wow, so beautiful and you really captured the details perfectly. Makes me miss Venice!Theresa Padenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265444528350892653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post-54532379826593500252011-09-18T18:53:06.387-04:002011-09-18T18:53:06.387-04:00Deb, yes, I like the varnishing technique, but not...Deb, yes, I like the varnishing technique, but not for every watercolor...it seems to suit some pieces more than others. The comments on my varnished orchids were all most favorable: bright colors, glassless framing, contemporary look etc.<br /><br />For the time being, I will stick with the spray varnish, since each layer is thinner ( thus, you can control the final look a bit more, I think) and you don't have the problem of bubbles that can occur with the brush-on varnish.Christiane Kingsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550714224805511513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579929279465590914.post-69791529079437175652011-09-18T17:26:46.939-04:002011-09-18T17:26:46.939-04:00You must like the varnishing technique; is it easi...You must like the varnishing technique; is it easier the second time and what was the general concensus of those viewing the piece in person?debwardarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225105239355671724noreply@blogger.com