Thursday, November 25, 2010

Fall Colors Painting Demo


I spent a weekend with friends at a cabin about a month ago.
  The colors, photos, weather and friendship were perfect that weekend. 
I used one of the photos to do this 9x12 inch watercolor 
as a demonstration for my watercolor students. 
We talked about the layers of a painting and how to show direction and depth. 
It is good to identify the layers in a busy image so that you can paint with a plan.
The color was fun too.
Happy Thanksgiving!

4 comments:

Pat Koscienski said...

Beautiful use of color and value, Maria. I love the composition, also.

wandamarie said...

I love the painting, Maria. I'm looking forward to completing mine this week.

Damião Vieira said...

Hello Maria.
I still like their landscapes with bright,
conveys warmth, something that is lacking today by cold
is in my city.
All the best.
A hug for the family of Maria and a friend on this side
Atlantic.

Sadami said...

Dear Maria,
Oh, so beautiful and I really love this work. You're so caring for your students. Please keep up your wonderful work! Please pass my best wishes for you and your students!!
Kind regards,
Sadami