River II

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Nice rich darks - I like it.

Posted by Malcolm Coils on Mon 13 Feb 16:10:43

Superb Sharon a work of distinction

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Mon 13 Feb 16:18:50

It's worked well Sharon, beautiful effects and tones. The darks are so rich without being gaudy or dull. Lovely.

Posted by Ann Cromack on Mon 13 Feb 16:39:33

I agree with Dennis, and will add wow! fantastic colour Sharon.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Mon 13 Feb 17:22:36

Very attractive Sharon, with the clear rich dark colours

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 13 Feb 19:03:59

Lovely almost abstract painting Sharon.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 13 Feb 21:40:25

The darks work brilliantly, with lovely colour choices and a interesting subject.

Posted by andre mulard on Mon 13 Feb 21:51:48

The colours grabbed me, a real eye catcher, but a stunning composition too.

Posted by Derek Snowdon on Tue 14 Feb 10:28:33

Many thanks for all your comments. I've learned a lot from all these trials : the acrylic inks are enchanting with their transparency, fluidity and depth of colour and can be used as a final layer over a watercolour ground; but take care, because of their fluidity, permanence and quick drying, don't try painting with them anywhere near your best carpet. I got Prussian blue all over myself and the floor, a reminder for years to come of what a beautiful colour it is.

Posted by Sharon Van Der Veen on Tue 14 Feb 10:43:37

Strong work. I like the deep colours.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Tue 14 Feb 13:50:27

Totally unique. Love it!

Posted by T H on Thu 16 Feb 00:00:49

Thanks for stopping by to look Gudrun and Timothy, and for your generous comments.

Posted by Sharon Van Der Veen on Fri 17 Feb 16:41:35

Hang on Studio Wall

13/02/2017

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For anyone interested, a further experiment, this time with a first layer of watercolour, followed by a second layer in acrylic ink. Top third of the picture is pure watercolour. Conclusion is that the watercolour did not budge under the layer of ink, but the ink pigments are so saturated they tend to obliterate the rest. Perhaps if I had diluted the ink more .. but I was looking for deep darks. Watercolour and acrylic ink on Schut Noblesse NOT 200gsm, 30x40cm

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