I am currently working on a series of watercolors depicting Mt Tamalpais to enter in a local gallery exhibition where the theme is "Under The Spell of Mt. Tam." I can enter up to three paintings, so I thought I would try to approach the subject in three very different ways. Mt. Tam is a very imposing mountain that can be seen from most areas in Marin. At it's highest point it is 2,574 feet and is often shrouded in mist - making a great subject for painting. Above is my first attempt with the mist coming down over the mountain. I want to also do an abstract version and a night scene incorporating the mountain. My next two posts will follow this one - if they are successful that is. Update: this piece made it into the exhibition along with Serpentine Mountain.
Absolutely gorgeous, all the best for the show!
ReplyDeleteThank you Padmaja.
DeleteAtmospheric and beautiful Jean, I am really enjoying your landscapes, inspires me to try again with them. just have another read of Ann Blockleys new book. Look forward to seeing your next work
ReplyDeleteI was inspired by Ann's texturing for this piece. I used some netting for the foreground textures but instead of waiting for it to dry I pulled it off while wet an spritzed it with a little water to make it run and look more like natural vegetation. My own version of texturing.
DeleteBeautiful painting, Jean. Wonderful textures in the foreground and I love the atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vandy. I enjoyed creating the textures with different materials.
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