All in a row
Posted: April 11, 2018 Filed under: Uncategorized 42 CommentsThis morning, straight from the paint drawer, a tube of Perylene Green. I’m pretty certain I’ve used it on my palette before because the tube is squished down to almost empty, but again, using it on its own makes me realize that I don’t know much about it. It’s a blackish green, almost grey when diluted. Probably wonderful for dark green foliage although I tend to mix most of my own greens when painting outdoors. I’ve only just started this little project, but I intend to work each spread in my sketchbook the same way: one tube of paint, no preliminary drawing with pencil or ink (hence the wonky bottles), a simple subject and hopefully a little discovery of colour each day.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Brilliant outcome and brilliant idea Shari -)
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Glad you like it Jane. It really is the best way to get to know the pigments.
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Great project, Shari.
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Thanks Susan.
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I’ve been refreshing my palettes lately and love this idea!
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Thanks Barbara. I am actually quite excited about the project because it really allows me to get to know each colour very well.
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Thank you for this idea. It’s a brilliant way to see how a paint behaves in a variety of strengths and different painting applications.
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Ginger, thanks for writing. Glad you like it.
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You say “wonky”, I say “lovely”. As always, the drawing skills are in evidence. Great sketchbook idea.
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You should try this too Alison. I think you’d have fun with it.
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This piece reminds me of vintage illustration and photography from the 40’s & early 50’s.
The colour is so intriguing – thanks for sharing it!
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Chris, someone else told me the same thing. It does have that vintage look.
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Using one color per sketch as a way of getting to know your paints in a new way is a great idea–I may have to steal it! I’m not familiar with Perilyne Green and like the look of it a lot. Worked really well as a monochromatic sketch, I think.
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Steal away Barbara. I am a convert to this method of getting intimately acquainted with my colours.
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Fabulous exercise Shari. Love the highlights.
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Thanks!
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What a great idea – love to see what you come up with!
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Thanks Sigrun.
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wonky bottles delightful!
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Many thanks Anne.
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Dedication + Self Discipline + Voyage of Discovery = Respect x 100
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Tony, as someone who has always enjoyed math, I appreciate your formula.
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Oh, Shari, there’s always so much to learn from you! I love the idea of discovering the potential of each colour new a monochromatic study. That would be one way way for me to ‘get to know’ my colours more intimately.
Was the lightest color also a product of the Perylene Green?
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Hi Pam. Now that we have met, it is so nice to hear from you on the blog. Glad you like this! The lightest colour was also Perylene Green. Isn’t it a beautiful colour for a light wash?
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I don’t see wonky. I love it. I also had no idea about perylene green.I do like the color. Do I really need to buy more paints? I tried doing a painting of my dog with one color and it was pretty poor. But I like the idea of having no drawing first.
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Judy, you don’t need to buy new paints. The point of this is just to get to know better what you already have.
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Shari, you are right about exploring what you have. But when I see a color that is so appealing–I am lost. I am learning that some of these colors I don’t have can be made by mixing–tho may not be an exact match.
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Love this plan!
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Thanks Ren!
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Love it! Great idea and will pass on to my sketch group.. Thanks! Suzanne in San Diego
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I hope the group likes it Suzanne. Glad it was useful!
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It is amazing how good a watercolor sketch looks in one color paint…and done with your hands of course. This is a great idea and is a good way to learn about the qualities of each paint.
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It’s an exercise I’m really having fun with Joan!
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What a great way to learn more about the colors in your box….some might be there that have seldom if ever been used. Looks like it would make a wonderful assignment for your students too! I will definitely try this out! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Yes, a great exercise for students and great way to learn about those little-used tubes. Glad you’ll give it a try too Bernadette.
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You do wonky beautifully, Shari.
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Thanks Lois.
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Super cute sketch!! PG is a big favorite of Marc’s! I first heard of it from him.
It is the one green color I use most on my palette!
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That’s right. I think he uses this beautifully in his watercolours. Hope you’re well, Angie.
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I love this color…and the bottles are not wonky to me!
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Thanks Dee!
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I am so enamored by watercolor. Through my internet surfing I am constantly surprised and delighted by it’s ability to be looked at in a new light. Your bottles with one color is a perfect example of the depth of variety from watercolor, and it’s pleasant revelations. Thank you for sharing another way to see.
Laurie Dodge Paci
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