Now where did I put it

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I know the feeling, I'm still looking! Well done.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Tue 22 May 19:18:58

Really interesting task and very well executed.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Tue 22 May 19:29:18

I like this john

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 22 May 19:59:04

Lovely brush workork John.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 23 May 07:13:37

I know those words very well John, a good portrait.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 23 May 07:37:23

What a great painting John

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Wed 23 May 11:37:04

Thank you all for your kind words for encouragement. The task involved using French Ultra and Burnt Sienna in various strengths to get all the tones then adding a mix of Cad red with raw sienna and a mix of burnt sienna and cad red for the flesh colours. Will definitely use this technique again aided by a black and white photo.

Posted by John Elliott on Wed 23 May 12:18:58

Very well painted. Difficult using watercolours.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 24 May 07:28:53

Hang on Studio Wall

22/05/2018

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This weeks watercolour art group task done in monochrome then two shades of flesh colour

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John Elliott

I work in watercolours, oils and acrylics, taking inspiration from the changing light on the east coast. Born in the Lake District, I spent my early years in the Peak District, moving to Hull to enjoy my career as an architect. I have entered open exhibitions and had work selected in the Ferens art…

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