This is another exercise from the book Atmospheric Watercolours by Jean Haines….
This is The Venetian Door. There is every colour in the rainbow in this! Normally I wouldn’t use so may colours but just for the exercise in the book I have stuck to similar, not identical, colours to what Jean used. I’ve certainly put my own stamp on this – mine looks quite a bit different to the version in the book….
The purpose of this exercise is to simply practice a variety of techniques Jean teaches in her book. I enjoyed painting this. It’s good practice at painting loosely. This watercolour measures 8″ x 11″ and was painted on 140 lb Fabriano Artistico watercolour paper.
Slowly but surely I think my watercolour skills are improving….
I too strive to be creative so I am help by your efforts and the risks you take. Thank -you
Thank you Anthony – that’s a lovely compliment!
Just beautiful, Evelyn! Lovely loose transparency! Makes me want to get my watercolours out!!! Happy New Year.
Thank you so much Carolynn! If I’ve inspired someone to get their watercolours out then I’ve achieved a great thing and it makes me happy… !
Definitely, Evelyn! I thought your watercolor was amazing from the very first piece you shared.
Thank you Carol – it’s lovely of you to say so! I feel I’ve still got a way to go, but I can see some progress….
Great doorway. My vacation photos include doorways, fences.
Thank you Sandy. I also photograph doors, fences and absolutely anywhere else I find lovely colours, textures and patterns…. !
I love the layers of color, Evelyn. A worthwhile practice session.
Thank you Sharon…. !
Definitely a magic door! (K)
Thank you Kerfe – I hadn’t thought of it like that….
I’m always seeing portals…
Gorgeous, Evelyn. I am a sucker for colour! Love the rainbow colours in your door. Doors, windows, bridges, staircases – I love all these, and tend to collect them on Pinterest for inspiration for future projects. My hubby always laughs at me for photographing stuff like this when we are out and about. They all come in many shapes and forms, and offer endless scope for decoration and embellishment. I think I like them because they are all about movement, from one state to another, and they contain mystery about what lies beyond.
Shoshi
Thank you Shoshi. I think doors often represent opportunities, so it seemed a good way to start a new year – new doors opening, new opportunities hopefully….
The colors are fun, a tonic for what ails us in the winter. I hope you have a happy, healthy and creative 2018, Evelyn!
Thank you Lynn – it’s a splash of colour to brighten these dark winter days….
Love those colors! 🙂
Beautiful, Evelyn! 💕
Thank you Pattyanne…. !
They surely are, Evelyn!
But then I thought you created beautifully from the very beginning.
I really love all of the color in this one. It is beautiful, and especially nice for me right now when everything here is so cold and gray.
Have a wonderful week!
Thank you Lisa – the bright colours certainly grab attention and hopefully brighten up our dark dull winter days…..
Love all the colors in this piece. I think your painting is fabulous!! 🙂
Thank you Jill – I’m loving the exercises in Jean Haines’ book….
I have one of her books – love her work! 👍
awesome job on this exercise. I recall doing it, and it is harder than it looks. Makes me want to try again. I am certain yours is much better!
Thank you so much Jodi – again this was my second attempt at this exercise and I’m fairly pleased with it. And you’re right – it is harder than it looks! Like you, I may do it again sometime. Do you know what one of the hardest things I’m having to learn with watercolour is? Having the knowledge to know and the patience to let certain areas dry before I continue working on them…. !! I’ll get there…. hopefully….
This is beautiful, Evelyn! I really like it! The blues/purples and yellows/oranges compliment each other so perfectly!
Thank you Zsuzsa – I had fun doing this and learnt some useful watercooour lessons at the same time…. !
Evelyn, I’m always moved by your color palette in the lovely paintings you do. This one is uplifting on a cold winter morning, and the purple at the top brings light resemble the sky above your door. The washed look of watercolor is very relaxing to view. This is one I would frame. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!
Thank you Beverly – I loved painting this. It’s a riot of colour but somehow they all seem to balance and work together….