View across the field by Olga Gunn

Firstly, thank you so much for your comments on my paintings. I presume this is your second watercolour? Interesting technique with the diagonal lines which gives texture and interest. I do sort of understand what you are trying to get at here with such a limited palette. However, if I could suggest just a little variation in tone, if not colour, in the house, might make it more of a focal point and it would then be more important than the supporting trees. However, I offer this advice with respect as it is difficult to know what is in an artist's mind when they first compose a painting and I may be well off track. Keep going with your watercolour as it is an exciting journey.

Thank you very much for your constructive comments Thea. I do find it quite difficult to pick the right tone ( tone as intensity of colour rather than colour itself). I am more familiar with pencil media, and gradually trying to introduce myself to watercolour. Less control, risks are greater but so are the rewards (when it goes right).

Glad you find the comments of use. Paintings in the mid tone are always very difficult. It can be done and some masters of watercolour do this with ease. For us lesser mortals, there are a lot of pitfalls in it as it can be difficult for the viewer to work out what exactly they should be looking at first and what is most important. The big thing about watercolour is that it doesn't like to be 'managed' and it prefers to do it's own thing. That is the delight of it. It is very risky and unpredictable but it is those qualities which make it such an exciting medium. It must be quite a culture shock moving from coloured pencils, which are so controllable, to a medium like watercolour. Watercolour painting is a partnership - you do your bit and then let the paint do it's bit and magical things can happen!

Thea's advice is good, as always, Olga. I think tone is pertinent here...bringing in some darks would lift your work...contrast is important......as it is you tend to work in one tone? Don't be afraid to apply the darks; I think you have some good concepts, which just need that more definite statement

Thea's advice is good, as always, Olga. I think tone is pertinent here...bringing in some darks would lift your work...contrast is important......as it is you tend to work in one tone? Don't be afraid to apply the darks; I think you have some good concepts, which just need that more definite statement

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Yes, I agree with the above comments about tones. I love the diagonal lines.I think they are very individual and interesting.Did you paint them with a brush or use w/c pencils?