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Reference Photo by Ruth Archer provides the challenge |
I have found fish paintings to be popular with collectors so when I sell one I like to have another on my studio walls. I am not a photo realist painter so finding ways of capturing the subject that fits my expressive impressions style takes some thought. I loved an image by Ruth Archer on Paint My Photo of a catch of fish but wondered how I might paint the ice. Here are a couple of photos of the steps I took on my phone during the process of completing this painting. I used masking fluid to retain a few bright edges to the ice and when the work was finished I sponged on white gouache in places.
Not following the image realistically but using it for shape and colour. I reversed the direction as I find this helps me create a work with more spontaneity rather than copying a photo. I started by filling the page with eyes. I then added light washes of varied pretty greys with rose madder highlights. I then proceeded to bring out the bodies of the fish.
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Steps 1 and 2 |
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Finding the fish bodies |
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On Ice Watercolour 28.5cm x 38cm on Saunders Waterford Hot Press 300gsm Paper |
I love the reference photo, and what you have painted from it is really fabulous, Lorraine! The ice is very well captured, I read the process on the washes challenge blog. Interesting that you started with the eyes, they look very funny!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful watercolor!!! I love see your unique process to achieve ice and fishes.Bravo.
ReplyDeleteFascinating process, Lorraine. It actually looks very realistic! The ice is super.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your process. You did a great job on the fish colors and the textured look of the ice.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful Lorraine! I really love these kinds of fish photos and to see your piece really tops them!
ReplyDeleteGood job ! You've captured it beautifully. !
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this Lorraine! You are very clever!
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