Blue Whale

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Like this bit of fun Mark

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 30 Apr 10:17:51

Great watercolour Mark. I like the granulation of the pigments (is it cobalt blue?)

Posted by Detlev Bucks on Fri 30 Apr 12:47:23

Thank you both for the encouragement. Whilst it does look rather cobalt blue, it is actually a light wash of W&N French Ultramarine on Cold Pressed paper, with some of the pigment lifted out using kitchen paper.

Posted by Mark Driver on Fri 30 Apr 17:52:18

Lovely!

Posted by Shirley May on Fri 30 Apr 19:40:49

I like it!

Posted by Diane Boswell on Fri 30 Apr 20:45:10

Hang on Studio Wall

30/04/2021

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A loose, fun watercolour of a blue whale

About the Artist

Mark Driver

Retired beginner, playing with colour & paint as a way of relaxing, but still hopeless at drawing. I'm a Biologist by training, so botanical & animal portraits are my main interest. Looking to improve my observation skills & watercolour technique. Some interest in ink & Chinese brush too.

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