Long lost keys. by Avril Soldani

Gorgeous watercolour painting of this mass of keys Avril, superb clarity, sharpness of detail and depth of colour for the medium

Wow, this would have taken some time to plan. Quite an abstract feel to this painting of beautiful old keys.

Interesting subject, super image and.great design. Old keys seem to have a hidden story don't they - a wee bit scary even.

It's beyond me how you had the patience to do this. Such fun! I've already chosen a few of my favourites, and I love the hint of blue on the steel keys. Knowing your knack for getting 'into' metal and corrosion textures, perhaps I feel nostalgia for slightly more varied hues...

As Kim says, what fun and what patience.

Good grief Avril, what patience and stamina! Did you have a lie down when you finished it? Lol! Wonderful jumble of colour and textures.

Wow, what a task which you have fulfilled brilliantly. Super work Avril.

Not just patience displayed here but great skill as well - nice one Avril

Thank you all for your encouragement. I loved the subject at the drawing stage and as I painted it got more and more difficult for the background .... the bottom of the box with just dark shapes. I put it aside for over a month and then said I've got nothing to lose "make or break"! It's possibly lacking in colour... needs some blue as Kim pointed out!

I just noticed that the saturation of the photo depends on angle of the screen.....! It goes from wishy washy to quite nicely coloured!

Avril, just superb, love your work.

Absolutely right Avril! I tilted the screen et voila, les couleurs sont la! Wonderful work!!

Love this Avril. You and your rust!!! Long time no hear, eh? Dropped out of the art world for a while. Got two baby grandchildren now, weeks old, been knitting and sewing and crocheting instead. Perhaps will be able to get back to painting now. Hope you are well. Jean

This took time and patience, I can see the work you have put into this. It is amazing!

This sold last weekend and has gone off to Switzerland !