Somethings Old, New, Green, Redo!: #WorldWatercolorMonth Day 16 Relaxing

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

#WorldWatercolorMonth Day 16 Relaxing

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I hope you go and visit the amazing sharing pages on Facebook for the gorgeous watercolor participants from all over the world. Some take your breath away!

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You can join to post or just view---it seems like a thousand a day!

Meanwhile, I have to explain this next painting.

oldnewgreenredo

Today I tried some people, since we never relax, LOL, or go on vacation, I resorted to some photos of people,
...well sort of people.

For those of you who know I have a doll blog, I did a series of Vickie and Joe on vacation in Costa Rica, here: Seven Days and Six Nights. I used a photo of them first landing on their island and relaxing.

Seven Days and Six Nights

Mostly what I love about this photo is the composition. and they are talking to each other. Lots of color and shadows....and who wouldn't want to be on this kind of vacation.

I did a quick sketch, but then used the photo as a suggestion. I kept the composition, but tried to get more contrast, that kind you have in blinding sunlight.

What could be more fun--sun, a cooler, snacks, a hammock and a comfy chair, and a floaty if you want to cool off in the water!

On sketchbook paper:

Palette:

VanDyke Brown

Burnt Sienna

Cobalt Blue

Cerulean Blue

Cadmium Yellow Deep

Lemon Yellow

Yellow Green

Carmine

Prussian Blue

Hookers Green

Sap Green

Lamp Black

We had cloudy skies today, so it was a sunny fun theme to paint. What do you do to relax?

Disclaimer: Any products I am using are not a recommendation, but only for reference for the reader's use. I am in no way affiliated with any of the companies or products, or have I received compensation or products.

My painting projects will be posted on Pinterest, Flickr and Facebook with the hashtag

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