I finally finished this version of the onions. I like the richness of the colors in this one but will go for the gusto in the next version, one where I will paint directly onto the paper in one go for each color, letting the colors mix on the paper and do no underpainting. I will be looking for which effect I prefer. I love onions!I am a watercolorist living in the desert Southwest, a native of that area. My husband and I enjoyed traveling in our motorhome and I have taken many photographs to be used as reference photos for future paintings on these trips. I have been painting since 2000, it is a passion for me and I have enjoyed exploring all the different subjects to paint; landscapes, florals, portraits, etc. Please feel free to comment below or at susanroper@cox.net.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Onions I - Final
I finally finished this version of the onions. I like the richness of the colors in this one but will go for the gusto in the next version, one where I will paint directly onto the paper in one go for each color, letting the colors mix on the paper and do no underpainting. I will be looking for which effect I prefer. I love onions!
Well, this is just perfect, the colours are still fresh and rich and it is impossible to spot that a sepia underpainting was used.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the next one!
Thanks, Kari! I hope to be able to start the second one tomorrow, no guarantees, though! So far, so good on these.
ReplyDeleteI really like this painting as it is - such a nice looseness to it even with the underpainting.
ReplyDeleteI'll be looking forward to the second version as that is more my painting style and the comparison will be facinating.