Sunrise
Posted: January 8, 2016 Filed under: Uncategorized 24 CommentsIf my dog could talk she would tell you that her morning walk was somewhat delayed. When I looked out my window at the sun coming up through the trees, I put off the walk for 30 minutes so I could sketch this scene. It was mostly done with a 1″ flat which is a pretty big brush for an 8″ x 8″ sheet, but I wanted to capture the big shapes of warm and cool light on the snow and houses. There was some morning fog and I vaguely remember the weatherman mentioning a smog warning too, hence the muted tones. My pigments are all on the light side: Cerulean Blue, Hansa Yellow Medium, Pyrrol Orange and Burnt Sienna. Maybe a little Alizarin Crimson in the tree. And if the dog could talk she would tell you that she eventually got her walk.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
beautiful little sketch,I need to gwt it together and do a small work every day to get back in the swing
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Just set yourself a goal of 10 or 15 minutes every day Margaret. That was my goal when I started this blog. After more than four years I still miss drawing if I don’t pick up a pencil every day.
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If a picture (photo) is worth a thousand words, then a painting sometimes leaves one speechless, that is, leaves one with a feeling that words just can’t describe, beyond words – I feel your world through your beautiful rendition!
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You are too kind Gayle. Thank you so much.
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Your use of colour blows me away. As does the painting. Stunning!
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Thanks so much Ros.
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You definitely captured that morning glow!!! Lovely!
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There was definitely a glow. Must have been the smog, but it was very beautiful anyway. thanks for writing Joan.
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Oh I really love this one – you caught the light beautifully. Your tree in the foreground is gorgeous!
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Thanks Mary!
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Beautiful work Sheri! Thanks for sharing a bit about the palette you used as well. I received some new paints for Christmas and it’s nice to try new things.
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Lucky you Chas. What could be better than a gift of art supplies? Enjoy!
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I really love this one. I appreciate that you list your colors as it helps us learning students. I am happy to hear your pooch got his walk!
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Hi Sharon, the pooch appreciated her walk, despite the delay. She was unusually patient with me.
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Looking at this, I can feel the light of the sun on the snow and the trees. Beautiful!
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Thanks Fiona!
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I love your work! Did you do a pencil sketch of the large shapes first or did you go right in with a brush? Adele Montgomery
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Hi Adele. Thanks for writing. I did a few lines with pencil. Nothing too detailed. If you click on the image you will probably be able to zoom in and see the pencil lines.
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This is so beautiful. I would like to walk a dog in that snowy, sunlit scene.
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Thanks Vicky. And now it’s raining and very ugly out there. Not at all nice for dog walking.
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Really love the mood and light you’ve captured in this. the palette is exquisite.
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The morning light outside my window was unusually beautiful Rachel. Thanks!
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I realise it’s a cold scene, but the warmth of the light is just fantastic!
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Thanks so much!
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