NEW WORKS FROM THE STUDIO OF ART BY WENDY
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| DOWN AT THE DOCKS - 2.5 x 4 in. - $115 unframed
Boats at the dock, reflections in the
water, my idea of a fun and challenging project on a rainy day. Working with Harold Allanson a few weeks ago
made me want to dig out my boat pictures and put some of his suggestions to
work. No, I didn't want to use a
half-sheet of watercolour paper like he did; I wanted to work in miniature, 2
½ x 4 in! Things went well when I laid in the washes
and main colours but my troubles started when it came time for the detail. (I need my detail!) My miniature liner brush just could not deal with the ropes and other rigging like I wanted it to.
It was time for experimenting. I tried a variety of things: scratching with an exacto-knife; painting with my ultra-fine brush; adding touches with white gouache; and of
course pulling out the magnifying glass.
It took all of these techniques to get my rigging up to snuff!
Down on the Docks is off to the Positively Petit Show at the Place des
Arts in Coquitlam. The show runs Nov. 15 to Dec 21 with the reception tonight
Thursday, Nov. 15, 7-9pm. I will see you there.
As always, cards and prints are available for
all my work starting at $3.50.
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4 comments:
All that detail in such a small space, fantastic!
Amazing miniature, Wendy! As soon as I saw it, I knew it was inspired by your Allanson workshop.
Thanks Brenda, I know I am crazy but I really did enjoy the challenge.
Yes, Kathryn I have all these picture of boats just waiting for the right kind of inspiration. Harold's workshop sure fit the bill!
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