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| ©2019 Barry Smith - Wee old shed at Foindle |
I was very taken with the old sheds and cottages Fiona and I saw on our trip to and from Ullapool.
Fiona had bought some water colour pencils so I thought I might try to do a water colour post card of one of the old sheds - I chose the small shed at Foindle (photo above) - I love the colours, oval window and rust.
My start was quite tentative - I have not used water colour pencils before so I did not know how much one need to apply before applying the water.
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| ©2019 Barry Smith - Tentative colour sketch |
I was not sure if one could go back in for a touch up or two - probably not supposed to but I did. It strengthen the colours.
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| ©2019 Barry Smith - Progressing and testing |
I added black ink lines to frame some aspects.
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| ©2019 Barry Smith - Adding a bit more strength |
And finished with another bit of touch up and water.
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| ©2019 Barry Smith - Not a bad start - could of course have a bit more background detail |
I asked fiona to label the postcard - it might become part of a series.
Looks great. Going back in is totally allowed. :)
ReplyDeleteYou can do what you like with any medium . I like that shed
ReplyDeletehow I love process ... and this shed, with its oval window and ragged edge roof, was the perfect subject
ReplyDeleteVA, P and MC - thanks for your comments. VA - good to hear that from a very skilled watercolorist. P - always good to have a go - the garden shed has transformed well. LA - I agree this old shed is special - so unique with it's oval window - a story right there. All - go well. B
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