In progress
Posted: June 2, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized 19 CommentsI ran out of time today so for the first time ever I am posting a work in progress. My preference is to sketch in the morning but that’s not always possible so today I started quite late. And while I was rushing to finish I realized that it might be interesting to do a two-part post. There is a risk here, of course. If I mess this up, like I do quite often, I will still have to post it tomorrow. But I’m living life on the edge. Here’s a scene I started in Ste. Anne de Bellevue and will finish tomorrow morning. Hopefully my parking spot will still be there when I arrive.
You even do trellis and wicker well:)
Thanks Monique.
So, this is very instructive…I would not have expected to see so many darks at this stage.
The teaser is…where and what will be your little splash of contrasting colour? I’ll stay tuned for the second episode.
You’ll have to wait until tomorrow…
As you will learn on Tuesday, I always know where the darks will be. But I don’t usually put them in this early.
As ever, a beauty! (unfinished or not)…
How do you manage to do everything so softly without getting the muddy effect? Okay, don’t answer, I know, will have to take your workshop..lol
Keeping the colours clean is just practice. Many years of practice. And yes, you’ll have to take a workshop.
Finished or not, I like it. You do this so well.
Thanks Rhoda.
I find it very interesting to see your unfinished painting. Your strong composition shines through, of course, even though there is more painting to do. I am looking forward to seeing your work at various stages in the workshop next week because that is what I find so tricky about watercolour–how to build the painting without it looking too muddy and/or opaque.
It is lovely as is, but I don’t doubt the second part will be worth the waiting for!
I hope it will work out!!
it DID!
I find it lovely as is, but don’t doubt the second posting will be worth the waiting for!
I see an art book happening. I’ll be the first to buy it. Love your work. Can I put my order in for the book now?
Sure Tina. I’ll put you down for at least one copy.
This comment is not specific to “In Progress” but we are not sure where else to post it. We are newcomers to your site (as a result of the article in the Gazette) and are particularly impressed with your ability to catch the flavour of Montreal and the surrounding countryside, both in time and in space. In many ways this reminds us of the weekly sketches Bruce Johnson used to do for the old “Montreal Star”. We were disappointed when those no longer were available and are delighted to have yours as a substitute, particularly as there is the added bonus of your comments. Thank you very much.
I’m so glad to hear from you and really appreciate the comments. I don’t know who Bruce Johnson is and can’t find anything online. I’d love to see them. Did he publish any books? Are his sketches on any websites you know of?
There are two books that we are aware of, both issued by Tundra Books. Montreal/Souvenirs has 250 of his pen and ink drawings from 1966 to 1979 and a book of “French Recipes North Americans Love Best” by Pamela Sancton is illustrated by him. Your reply also reminded us that in the 1970’s the Montreal Star had an insert called “Montreal Scene” which covered events for the week as well as the TV listings. The covers were coloured illustrations of local scenes by a wide variety of different artists. We own both books and have a (somewhat battered) selection of about 50 of the covers together with the accompanying clippings about the scene and artists.
Helene & Peter.
Thanks! I will have to look in the library to see if they have these.