Birds and Sea at Twilight

birds + sea wc
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It's lovely Hilary and so small too

Ah, warmth is good. The warm pink next to the cool, cool blue brings the viewer right into the delight of the calming horizon and sky. There is a lovely tranquility and poetry to this beautiful watercolor. The birds add life and movement. (Note: if all the values are cool, isn't the painting cold and therefore not as inviting to the viewer?)

Thanks Spencer and Heather for your comments, and Lynne for your lovely recent helpful and charming comment. I had forgotten I'd posted this!

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12/10/2022
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This is one of a series of small watercolours I've painted recently. It's only 6"x7". I added the pinkiness near the horizon later, and I am unsure about it, may just keep all cool tones next time.

About the Artist
Hilary Forbes

Many moons ago I completed an Art Foundation, and have attended art classes and workshops along the way, but basically I'm self-taught. I prefer to work in watercolour - I enjoy being expressive with colour and line, and experimenting with mixed media.

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