The one that survived the lake
Posted: September 24, 2024 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: boat painting, hudson yacht club, watercolour 49 CommentsI didn’t think there would be any more opportunities to paint boats in Hudson this year, but my friend Michelle reached out with a nice invitation to join her at the yacht club last weekend, and I didn’t hesitate to say yes. I’m so glad I did.
We chose a painting spot out on the pier where we could look back at the marina and the trees on the shore. It’s a complex viewpoint but I chose to focus on the blue sail cover in the foreground and the masts behind it. Two thirds of the way through my painting, I briefly considered tossing it in the lake and starting again, but I think it was just missing darks. I repainted the background to darken it and that helped a lot. Painted on a pad of Arches 140lb CP paper, using lots of Cobalt Blue that had escaped a well on my palette.
Really excellent. The colour and draping of the mainsail is very, very well done. Enjoyed all aspects of the work.
Janice, thanks so much!
I love this! So complex, yet in a way, streamlined in colors and shapes. Really glad it escaped the lake!
I am too Betsy!!
Thank you so much for sharing how you felt through the process. It helps those of us much less experienced that you are appreciate the challenge we face when painting – even more so from life. You made beautiful order out of chaos and I love the result!
Anne-Marie, thanks for writing. Yes, I think we all have those days. For me this was a reminder to just stick with it a little longer… Glad you liked it.
Glad you didn’t toss it. Really nice.
Thanks Susan. Me too!
So beautiful and the complexity takes my breath way. Kudos for saving it from the lake and hanging in there to finish it!
Thanks so much Jan!!
I love reading how you go about these complex scenes. I’ve been thinking a lot about negative space these days and it seems that the entire top of the painting is itself a complex series of negative spaces. Love the blue sail cover!
Thanks for having a look. Yes, that’s what I wanted with the top of the painting, just lots of negative spaces and a contrast to the direction of the sail cover.
Fantastic, a really great work. Very well done. Kompliment 👍
Thank you so much Linda!
That’s a beauty. I’m glad you didn’t give up on it!
Me too Cathy. Thanks for having a look!!
Haha I can fully understand that it is easy to get lost painting this and getting the values right. I admire the painting!
Thanks Bunny!!
The lighting on this is gorgeous!!! Glad it didn’t end up in the lake!!
Me too, Denise!!
I’m glad you didn’t toss this, either. It looks very dramatic.
Thanks Lois!!
So glad you didn’t toss it. It is really lovely! The front boat stands out with all those masts behind it.
Joan, thanks. I am glad I kept at it too.
Good for you for not tossing it! I’ve been tempted to do that with my work more than once. The colour on the sail is stunning.
Thanks Maureen. I used a lot of different blues in that sail!!
That is a truly magnificent painting.
Cherry, many thanks!!
This really strong – I was fascinated by the water’s surface at the base of the boat especially to the front of it – it drew me in. Everything fits beautifully.
A very successful work – I really like it 🙂
Thanks so much Chris. Glad you like it!!
So lovely and abstract. Glad you didn’t!!! Always fun painting with you .Lets get out there again.
Let’s definitely get out there again soon! Thanks again for the invite Michele!!
Glad this one survived the frustration! And good to know even the best artists (of which I think of you) are human. As always, your paintings are so fresh and colorful they make my day the better for seeing one.
Naomi, that is very kind. I am glad this one survived too!!
Really enjoyed this one. My favorite parts are the shading on the covered sail, the reflection on the side of the front boat and the water reflections.
Sharon, thank you. I’m happy I saved it too.
Thank you, Shari! Your water shots are always remarkable.
Thanks for having a look Corinne!
Another stunner! Your encouragement to “never give up” is so rewarding!
Denise
Denise, thank you !!
Amazingly beautiful Shari!
Ginie, thank you!!
Bravo! That’s not just a survivor, it’s a winner, in all aspects!
Gayle, thanks so much for having a look.
It’s incredibly complex!! And the painting you managed is astonishing. Agreed about the blue draped tarp- it really draws the eye and gives the scene wonderful grounding.
Elizabeth, thank you!!
You should enter this painting in an upcoming competition. Wonderful focal point. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jeanne! I actually do have some competitions coming up and I will take you up on that suggestion!!
Beautiful detail work