Stem

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 Stem on the ground

 

 

 A witch's hand 

lay on the ground

 

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Lamp

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Lamp

 

 

 

 

 

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Lagoinha, river

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 Lagoinha, river, watercolour, 40.5 x 29 cm 

 

Lagoinha, river, watercolour- detail

 

 

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Shadow of a bookcase, dado rail

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Shadow of a bookcase, dado rail

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Praia Brava,watercolour; a few things I learnt about watercolour

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Praia Brava, December 2022

 watercolour on paper, 29 x 40.5 cm

I've learnt a few things in the last three months since taking up watercolour again:

 

1. plan the watercolour in pencil

2. the technique does not allow many more than two layers of paint

3. it is best not to mix the colours too much

4. make use of the brushstroke, especially cross hatching,  lines and dots

5. you can't force the picture: I mean, watercolour has its own life, its own energy, and you can't make watercolour do what it can't do.  You need to accept "errors" and "go with the flow"

I think I am ready for my trip to Colombia and Ecuador.

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Canasvieiras, snuffling dog

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Canasvieiras,snuffling dog

 

 

 

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Parque Estadual do Rio Vermelho, December 6, trees

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Parque Estadual do Rio Vermelho, December 6, trees

 watercolour on paper, 28 x 38.2 cm

 

Parque Estadual do Rio Vermelho, December 6, trees- detail

 

Parque Estadual do Rio Vermelho, December 6, trees- detail

 

 

 

 

 

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