River scene (Watercolour on Arches NOT appprox 12.5"x 8.5")

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It looks very good Bob, no sign of the little bird's message!

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Thu 21 Sep 15:23:16

Fantastic work Bob. Lots of crimson and sap green. But ultimately the blend is nice. The little white waves add some movements.

Posted by Sumit Datta on Thu 21 Sep 16:00:50

A lovely scene Bob, lovely recession and colours

Posted by David Johns on Thu 21 Sep 19:28:44

Thank you for your comments Margaret, Sumit and David. They're much appreciated.

Posted by Bob Biggart on Thu 21 Sep 22:16:06

Hang on Studio Wall

21/09/2017

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I entered this scene from Paul Talbot-Greaves challenge 5. But I overdid the number of words , and the end of the text was dropped off. Originally, the sky was plain, but while taking the photo of the finished painting, a small garden bird used the painting for target practice! After chastising myself, as I had a feeling it could happen, I rushed inside, scraped off the tiny dropping with a palette knife, and converted the mark into a cloud. I then added extra clouds to the sky. I'm not sure which I preferred, but it turned a disaster into something acceptable. Let me know what you think.

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Bob Biggart

I'm an amateur artist who started to paint in watercolours about 1990, when I found that the watercolours I admired in galleries were way beyond my price range. My thinking was that in time I might be able to produce paintings that I could hang on my wall at home, and be happy with. At the…

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