Isobel in the hammock

Isobel in the hammock
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Can't believe this is watercolour as it is so good and it is difficult to achieve this level in the medium. I love the way the images fades out at the edges which adds a looseness to the painting.

Thea is right it is quite remarkable to achieve this in watercolour. Very, very good.

I've looked closely and I'm impressed :) This is a wonderful watercolour. The background effect is very good as is the stripey fabric. It must have taken a long time to get those stripes right! May I ask what size the painting is?

This is superb. I'm lost in admiration!

Posted by Sue Mann on Tue 12 Jun 22:51:55

I think this is about the best watercolour I have ever seen. The skill is truly amazing. Not only is the face painted beautifully but all those folds in the fabric are simply amazing. I also love the edge treatment; that lovely sharp edge of sunlight compared to the misty fading out top and bottom. Truly a brilliant painting.

A stunning piece, beautifully painted.

Amazing. Fantastic. Can´t wait to see your film.

Thank you for your kind comments, Your feedback is very helpful, to answer a few points, the painting is roughly 14 x 20 inches, the painting in progress film is posted under videos on the left hand bar of this page. I am also a drawing and watercolour tutor, so if you have any technique questions please ask, and I will be happy to answer. And I'm going to attempt duplicating the blog on my website to create a blog on this forum, which show what the contents of my classes are, and I go into more detailed descriptions of how a watercolour wash is built up, and what criteria influences my balance of tone and colour. Thanks for viewing. Gilly

An amazing piece of work, the painting of the mouth is just beautiful

Soo beautiful and inspiring. Can not wait to see the painting in progress film. Thank you for sharing.

Soo beautiful and inspiring. Can not wait to see the painting in progress film. Thank you for sharing.

Soo beautiful. Looking forward to watch the video. Thank you very much for sharing.

OOps, sorry for the duplicates, I just could not see my comment being posted, did not check the second page. Tried to remove, but do not think I can.

All those stripes you are really clever it would drive me nuts!!

Utterly beautiful painting.

very very well done!! bravo!!

Wow all those stripes! a beautiful painting brilliantly executed.

Superb.

Posted by T H on Wed 09 Jan 23:41:07
Hang on Studio Wall
31/03/2015
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I have a painting in progress film of this picture when I figure out how to updown load. it I will.

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