Here are two small watercolors I have painted in the past 10 days. Both are on 6" x 6" X 1.5" paper-covered wood panels and will be displayed without glass. The first one is already varnished, the second one will be as soon as I give a last coat of black on some of the lines.
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Working on paper that has been adhered to a wood panel requires getting used to. The paint does not flow as it usually does on watercolor paper; the water dries very quickly and the paints don't mix on the paper very well. Nevertheless, if I want a varnished watercolor painting, I prefer to attach the paper before painting rather than risking ruining the finished painting when it's time to glue it to the board. Believe me, it hurts when you ruin a 16" x 16" painting at that stage.
I hope you are all doing well and are having a creative and healthy January.
These are both lovely delicate little paintings - I love everything you do!
ReplyDeleteBarb, thank you. You are always so sweet.
DeleteI really like both of these. I know that they will do well in the show. It is really nice to be able to display without mat and glass isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you like these two little paintings, Vicki. I think it is important to have a few smaller pieces at a show.
ReplyDeleteDisplaying without mat is such a great option. However, for some paintings I still prefer the glass,,,the watercolor looks more transparent.
On the second one, the white on the butterfly and on the flower is the white of the paper. I wonder if the white will be affected by the varnish? I should at least have put some water on that white, but I forgot.
Both paintings are very beautiful. But I like more the butterfly with its smooth green background.
ReplyDeleteHi, Cora. Thank you for stopping by. I am glad that you like the butterfly and its background.
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ReplyDeleteVery nice paintings Christiane
Thank you very much, Nora!
DeleteI just show you the tools to get it done, Christiane. It's your talent that does the great work!
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, you are being too modest. I have quite a few of your videos and I watch them over and over...I always learn something new. You have been my inspiration these last few years. Thank you!
DeleteI too like both paintings Christiane. Your background on the butterfly painting is really well done! I have varnished some of my paintings, but I find that most look best with the breathing space of a matt around them.
ReplyDeleteLaura, I'm glad that you like the background. I too really like the look of a mat and glass, but some of my clients do prefer the absence of glass. So, it's good to have the option of offering them a "glassless" look while still having the pleasure of working on a watercolour.
DeleteYes I also like the way that you have captured nature in all its glory. I especially like the lotus.
ReplyDeleteRalph, thank you very much for stopping by. I've enjoyed visiting your two blogs.
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