Surveying the Scene

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A lovely alert position well caught.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Fri 28 Oct 13:28:18

Wonderful!

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Fri 28 Oct 13:32:35

Really good Jeannie and I like the unusual rear view

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 28 Oct 13:42:12

I love it! How did you do the texture? As the owner of two black Labs, I'm also impressed you managed to get her sit for so long.

Posted by Rosalind Russell on Fri 28 Oct 15:27:25

A super painting

Posted by anne cooper on Fri 28 Oct 15:45:25

Love it.

Posted by Chris Scott on Fri 28 Oct 16:24:56

Rosalind the texture is from the paper (NOT) and the paint. I didn't use granulating paint but I thought a bit of Luna black mixed in would have created a bit more texture, a thought for next time.

Posted by Jeannie Pakenham on Fri 28 Oct 17:10:48

It absolutely does NOT look easy - this is a very clever and expert bit of watercolouring, with wonderful texturing. Congratulations on a very successful piece.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Fri 28 Oct 22:31:34

Great bit of painting and love the unusual back view

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Sat 29 Oct 08:31:44

Beautiful.

Posted by Kate Wilkey on Sun 30 Oct 10:54:12

Hang on Studio Wall

28/10/2022

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This is a large watercolour A3 of my Labrador she was watching some deer from our garden. I had to keep the whole painting wet to avoid blooms or cauliflower so not too much dithering. It wasn't as easy as it looks and I was surprised by the amount I water I needed. A good lesson learnt.

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Jeannie Pakenham

I started painting about nine years ago when I retired. I have attended some workshops and classes but am mainly self taught and struggling. I paint for fun and enjoy the challenge watercolor brings. I think it is a difficult medium to work in but perhaps I'm a slow learner. I'm adding to my bio…

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