Changing fast
Posted: November 8, 2016 Filed under: Uncategorized 9 CommentsThe suns sets so early now that we are in Eastern Standard Time. Of course it’s a welcome change because it’s lighter in the morning when I go to school, but since I mostly sketch in the afternoon, there is little light left after 4 pm. I find myself sketching with a sense of dread, waiting for my subject to disappear into the fading light. This afternoon the shadows were sharp but they didn’t last long so I painted quickly.
I tried another Princeton brush today, this time a small flat — a Heritage 4050 Synthetic sable 1/2″ wash brush. I love painting with flats, but I am used to brushes that have a thicker belly and hold more water. This one is great for smaller areas but I had difficulty gathering up enough wash to get me all the way through the sky. You can see areas where the blue wash started to dry before I was able to wet the brush again. Flats are wonderful for painting straight edges of buildings, poles and trees trunks, big chunks of foliage, etc., but I would need a bigger size for large wash areas. The brush has good spring and a nice sharp edge, so I’ll be saving it for the detail work in my sketches when I use more pigment and less water. In this sketch I liked it best for painting the dark foliage and shadows under the eaves.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
EXCELLENT! Can I move to your house if Trump wins?
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The day seems to be over so quickly now with the sun setting so early. Glad you were able to capture this great scene before the light was gone. Lovely!
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Shari I LOVE LIVE THIS!!
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Your work is fascinating, and I always find myself wondering: which came first, the pen and ink or the washes and colors. I’m pretty sure I know, but would love to watch a video of you doing one of these brilliant paintings. You make it look so easy, and it isn’t. That I DO know!
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I love these scenes of yours.Always.
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Love this as always. Your urban scenes are so special.
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Your painting takes me back to Montreal, to Melrose and Sherbrook.
I’m curious-how big is the painting?
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Today, Canada looks more beautiful than ever before in my life……
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Nice painting
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