Park in Belfast
8.5"x11.5", watercolor
Here is my painting for Dominique's sketchbook. Her theme is landscapes, trees, roads, light and shadows. I saw this reference on Google maps when the challenge blog The Virtual Paintout was painting Belfast. I never had time to participate in the challenge back in October but saved the reference since I especially loved the two lamp posts. I remembered it when I learned of Dominque's theme and thought it would fit nicely.
I made another attempt at watercolor and I think this will be my last...watercolor is just too tricky for me. (Save the whites...what is that?!) I think I will be working in a more forgiving medium next time.
This is really lovely, Michelle! The foliage of the trees is my favorite part but I think you handled it all beautifully. I agree that watercolor is difficult but I can't tell you had any trouble! So very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Camille! I just mailed Dominique's book so you should be getting it within a few days.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I think you are a brave girl to do a watercolor and you did a beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others, Michelle, you did a beautiful job with watercolor. It all looks so lush - makes me want to take a stroll down that path.
ReplyDeleteMichelle,
ReplyDeleteI love it. It has open gates to the road ahead. I always cheat when I'm using watercolors and use acrylic to fix things I want and call it mix medium, oh well. Those trees are fabulous.
Michelle, this is beautiful and inviting, the path welcomes you to step into the painting and explore the surroundings. I can't wait to see green leaves just like this after this crazy, cold winter.
ReplyDeleteYou're book is coming to me next and I am looking forward to it!
Michelle, this is charming, and you're doing great with watercolor! I love the lamp posts, too. Super inviting scene.
ReplyDeleteWatercolr? You Michelle?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting.
You did a wonderful job with the dreaded watercolors, Michelle! Be proud of it!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, you did a fabulous job with the watercolours. I don't have the guts to even try them...once. This piece works perfectly with Dominique's theme.
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