Yupo for sheep

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Very satisfying as is David

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 11 Jul 06:33:55

Thanks Heather - I do have to constantly curb my tendency to overwork a piece.

Posted by David Bleakley on Sun 11 Jul 07:35:05

Like this a lot.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 11 Jul 08:02:23

The textures from paper and medium are perfect for this subject. It’s really lovely

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sun 11 Jul 08:10:39

I'm not familiar with yupo - but I really like this painting. I don't think you should have gone for a greater contrast in values either, because these gentle harmonious colours really make you look!

Posted by Bobbie Matulja on Sun 11 Jul 09:20:43

I like this as it is David. Agree with you about Yupo, though, it’s hard to know when to stop, you can carry on making changes indefinitely!

Posted by Jenny Harris on Sun 11 Jul 09:22:34

Thanks Paul , Diana I value your approval greatly , Bobbie I'm not going to recommend Yupo - it's an acquired taste but being plastic it's tough and totally nonabsorbant and gives dramatic effects very rapidly esp with alcohol based inks , Jenny you obviously have some experience with it.

Posted by David Bleakley on Sun 11 Jul 09:51:17

Very interesting way of portraying sheep.

Posted by Val-Irene Robertson on Sun 11 Jul 10:17:04

Lovely

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Sun 11 Jul 10:19:29

Super satisfying, absolutely love it!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Sun 11 Jul 11:26:41

Like this a lot David, really nice effects going on.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 11 Jul 16:42:43

This is really interesting David, I think the limited total contrast works well. I might give yupo a go!

Posted by Katy Dean on Sun 11 Jul 18:37:23

This is great - again - David!

Posted by Graham Edmunds on Mon 12 Jul 08:39:08

Like it a lot but never have tried it myself before.

Posted by Romila Datta on Mon 12 Jul 16:29:43

Hang on Studio Wall

10/07/2021

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Another yupo experiment in graphite and watercolour. 11x14". With yupo it's difficult to know when to stop as the option to wipe and repeat largely remains . Should I have gone for greater contrast in values or is this all over graphic approach satisfying?

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David Bleakley

I'm an 81 year old retired surgeon . Art has been my lifelong obsession away from work and now my main focus in life together with woodwork. I enjoy creating and making in any medium but have always gravitated to drawing and watercolour. I've also had limited training in etching and sculpture.

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