NZ variable oystercatcher by Maryann Mckee

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This is the most arresting painting I have seen on here. What is your working method for a painting like this: photos? plein air? from sketch book studies or what? I also love oystercatchers. They remind me of a holiday I had on the very northern coast of Scotland.

Posted by Rupert Cordeux on Fri 11 Oct 20:07:19

I'm sure that you don't think watercolours are boring now!

Posted by Rupert Cordeux on Fri 11 Oct 20:12:35

Wow Rupert! Thanks for the lovely comments! I always work from photos as I like to be alone when I paint! I took the photo around the coast of Wellington, NZ, where we are living :)

Posted by Maryann Mckee on Fri 11 Oct 20:27:04

Fantastic - you have managed to get that iridescence on the plumage perfectly.

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 12 Oct 07:37:55

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11/10/2019

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Watercolour on arches HP 300g, 26x36cm

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About the Artist

Maryann Mckee

In my fifties, very amateur, currently trying to learn watercolour. I've always thought watercolour was both very difficult and a bit boring. Lately I've seen some amazing work by amazing artists which, along with the convenience of watercolour, is encouraging me to try and learn and I love to see…

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