Thank you for your report!
We have received your report and it is currently under investigation by a forum moderator.
September sketch a day
Welcome to the forum.
Here you can discuss all things art with like-minded artists, join regular painting challenges, ask questions, buy and sell art materials and much more.
Make sure you sign in or register to join the discussions.
Hang on Studio Wall
This is a Studio member-only feature!
Join our Studio membership and save your favourite Painters Online content, from gallery artwork to step-by-step guides, to your own online mood boards. Create your go-to place for inspiration and learning. Plus, members can also enjoy a range of exciting features including monthly art videos and a digital magazine library.
If you are already a Studio member, simply login to your account.
Not a Studio member? Why not try our free 30-day trial - no commitment, no credit card required
Message
Posted
Hilary we sympathise re the mozzies . Your in the worst place of course at Fishers Pond - I remember being bitten whilst sitting fishing from a punt there often . Thanks to Linda Wilson for the comment re sweet blood , my wife is diabetic and has been a martyr to insect bites all her life . And the tip about the skin cream is appreciated , I shall tell Her Indoors .
Steve Weight
Posted
I had a look at the Tamarisk tree they have lovely pink “flowers” at some point in their life cycle. Is that a watermill near you Tessa? My sketch today is from a photo my husband took when we were in Portland near Weymouth a couple of years ago. Have always wanted to paint this in watercolour but I’m a little bit stumped on how to depict the pebble beach without detracting from the ageing boat as the focal point, any tips would be gratefully received.
Posted
Nice work, Tessa, watermills certainly have the character to draw in the artist's eye.
Its a lovely delicate drawing, Hilary, just go lightly with the watercolours, to start, and wait for each application dry before adding another glaze to avoid muddiness. On times I trace a copy and practice, just in case I don't like the first colour choice or heavy handedness with the brush.
Look forward to seeing the final result.
Posted
Good advice about the boat painting from CJ. I would be inclined to have the pebbles in a light wash and have the boat bolder so that it stands out. The pebbles near the boat can be quite bold but fade as you move away, hope I’m making sense, however it’s your to do as you see best, it’s a good start with the sketch.
Posted
I seem to have been away too long and there is a lot of great sketches to catch up on. Who would have thought moving into a new house would turn out to be a protracted affair. Got the keys but belongings are held up by Customs and Quarantine not signing off on inspections.
Anyway. Hilary, I thought I would add something from my own experience of doing a pebbled beach in watercolour. It involved a lot of spattering of masking fluid over successive layers of colour to get the effect, as well as working from light to dark. I eventually did two versions as one depiction of pebbles looked too dark, so toned down the colours a little. I think both pieces are still in my gallery (probably buried deep) if it is the kind of effect you were looking for. e.g.
Posted
Sorry to hear of your troubles with the house move Ron I hope it gets resolved soon for you. Thank you so much for your advice re the pebble beach thats exactly what I need to achieve. Time to break out the masking fluid! Lovely old wall and window Gillian, you seem to have a wealth of lovely textured buildings near you to give you inspiration.
Posted
Nice wall and window Gillian. Two lovely paintings of the same scene Ron, interesting how different they look using a lighter pallet. I’m between paintings at the moment so doing a bit of study and practice, many year ago I chap I know a professional artist alway ridiculed flower painting. He thought the were beneath a professional for some reason and the were to easy to do, he always gave examples of poor quality paintings . I find them quite difficult and admire the quality of a good floral painting, that shows the thin delicate petals. Anyway I like to have a go now and then , this is a study of Jack in the Pulpit, the colours and shape is amazing as you can see I’ve just started. A4 paper, watercolour, line drawing pencil that I will rub out until just visible.
Posted
Nice one, Dixie, this is one of my favourite botanical subjects, some just have this way of catching your attention by the way the leaves fold around itself, looking forward to seeing your rendition.
I like your costal image, Ron, smashing work.
Good strong stonework supporting the window, Gillian.
Now we've finished the harvest, maybe I can get my act together and post on a 'nearly' daily basis :)
Edited
by C Jones
Posted
I must admit I’d forgotten you were on the farm CJ, this is probably one of your busiest time of the year. I’m a bit worried about doing this painting now as it’s one of your favourites, talk about pressure , your so good at botanical paintings he’ll that’s me shot in the foot. You are right though about the shapes that’s what attracted me to it and the colours, mind you I’m not trying to get the perfect correct colours, be happy if it look ok in the end.
Posted
I like your two boat paintings Ron, and so interesting to see the differences. Gillian, your old wall sketches are fascinating, and I think it’s good to do versions of the same subject.walls, doors, windows all appeal to me also!
Dixie you have a delicate drawing style, and it’s always interesting to follow your progress from stage one and how you tackle different subjects.
I’m again lacking motivation at present but will try to do something later today.