I was lucky enough to get two nice gift certificates for Christmas to my favorite local art store. It is fun to browse around and buy materials for experimenting without having to be conscious of the cost. In 2013 I started to experiment with acrylic inks and had some successes which I have posted previously on my blog. I bought a few more colors this year and was excited to do more experimenting. The first two attempts were not that successful, but I was pleased with this third try. I found that it worked better if I applied a layer of gesso to the watercolor paper and let it dry before applying the inks. Playing around like this really helps one loosen up.
Just gorgeous Jean... makes me itch to get mine out again!! I love it when I get art equipment or vouchers.. didn't get any this year but can't complain as I got a proper camera instead!!
ReplyDeleteLovely loose painting, Jean. Those dashes of blue give this painting a real spark.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteHi Jean, I really like this one it has the feel of a fairie tale and the addition of the inks add color to the other more muted colors.
ReplyDeleteThose sparks on the muted colors look brilliant, it is beautiful Jean.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, Jean ... I love the sparks of white and blue and the indeterminate quality of the landscape; very impressionistic, in the best sense.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a wonderful loose painting, Jean. I would say that everything is perfect on this composition. Great work! Hugs.
ReplyDeletevery beautiful feel to this jean ... enjoy your new materials ..i like the colours above too
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