This was a very quick sketch at a picnic lunch at the river last Saturday. I loved the dappled shade under the big shag-bark hickories (there were many more than the two I've drawn). I didn't think too much about composition, just drew what was in front of me. I think if I did a painting from this sketch I'd maybe rearrange things a bit. I was really enamored by the red bistro set. It's lightness and color was such a contrast to the big trees and all the green.
Speaking of green--I did the following pages in my sketchbook after I bought a new travel watercolor set. With all the nature sketching I'm doing, I thought this might be helpful and it really is. Now I can see exactly what each green I need can be made from.
I did this after I did the sketch above and see now that I could really have used it there!
Great idea, the color sheet. I've been grappling with greens lately, as well...it's that time of year. I think I'll carve out some time to do that soon.
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That's gorgeous, Paula! Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeletePaula, although I've followed this blog and Kate I've not commented on many of the posts. So here to tell you how much I like your work, and the blog itself.
ReplyDeletethanks for the sharing of your green chart. BJ
Just love the little red chairs Paula, what a tranquil scene! And your colour chart is amazing, need to try out all the mixes!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely peaceful scene. You really captured it!
ReplyDeleteThanks everybody! I think I could actually fill an entire sketchbook with greens--there are endless ways to mix them.
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