Gosh it already feels like ages since we holidayed in Provence even though it was just last month.
We were lucky to attend two different cooking classes/demonstrations and this watercolour was created from memories and reference images taken there. Unfortunately the reference photos were not that brilliant as we were in a basement kitchen in a hotel and the lighting was not good. Between photography and trying to concentrate on the cooking the camera settings didn't get enough attention but this was a good thing for me as my painting required lots of choices and artistic input from me rather than be a slave to a reference so I could just go for it.
We were lucky to attend two different cooking classes/demonstrations and this watercolour was created from memories and reference images taken there. Unfortunately the reference photos were not that brilliant as we were in a basement kitchen in a hotel and the lighting was not good. Between photography and trying to concentrate on the cooking the camera settings didn't get enough attention but this was a good thing for me as my painting required lots of choices and artistic input from me rather than be a slave to a reference so I could just go for it.
Cooking in Provence Arches Hot Press 300gsm 56cm x 38cm |
Very mood watercolor, love the movement of the cook and the light in the background very much.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured such a nice memory Lorraine. It looked like a wonderful trip for you both.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the reference photos were not that brilliant as we were in a basement kitchen in a hotel and the lighting was not good.
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