"Treescape"
26" x 40" watercolor on paper
Years ago I bought 4 sheets of jumbo (40" x 26") watercolor paper and after framing two works in this size I realized the cost made it somewhat prohibitive. I keep my unframed watercolors in a flat paper file cabinet but the jumbo size is too large for the drawers. The two remaining sheets of jumbo paper have been rolled and tied up, sitting in a corner for the past eight years. After completing the 30" x 60" encaustic diptych "Turbulent Seas" earlier this month it felt comfortable working larger with watercolor and I decided I would bite the bullet and purchase a frame to accommodate this new work.
The first step to my treescape painting style is to use painters tape, masking out areas of the paper, setting the composition, then starting a building process by adding layers of color.
Once I have added several layers of background color I take off the tape and continue building layers. My motivation here was to not let myself get too literal with the trees and to try to rely more on line and color. I won't have time to look for a proper frame until the weekend, but I am thinking simple natural light wood with a plain white matt.
Below are the two jumbo works from years ago, both painted on jumbo paper, both sold.
Below are the two jumbo works from years ago, both painted on jumbo paper, both sold.
Very beautiful jumbo works Robin.. I also like the depth in the background of the trees, lovely!
ReplyDeleteAll three pieces are fabulous, Robin. I'm hard pressed to pick a favorite as I love trees and mountains pretty equally. Still, it is cool seeing your process a bit. I'm always all over the place.
ReplyDeleteThis is all so incredibly beautiful! I would find these paintings so uplifting and inspiring if they were hanging in my home! Your ideas are so unique and pleasing to the senses!
ReplyDeleteThank you, padmaja. I think the bigger size allows for greater depth although it's hard to translate size on a computer monitor!
ReplyDeleteI think sharing the process helps me to learn, Sherry, which is probably why I do it so often here. I love trees too.
ReplyDeleteKatherine, I am so glad my paintings have made an inspiring impression on you, any time I can transfer positive energy it reassures me of what I try to do and that I am doing it properly.
Beautiful work, Robin--both the old and the new.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hallie. After revisiting the older jumbo paintings I decided to reorder some more of the deep red paint... not sure what I will do with it yet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree painting Robin. I love the colors. I also like the other two paintings from your past. I can see why they sold.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy.
ReplyDelete