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Friday, May 7, 2010

Crystal Bowl Revisited

Susan Roper graciously gave me permission to use her tutorial for my Thursday painting group. The tutorial instructs the process of  how to paint the crystal bowl through  lifting the paint.  The picture of the subject  - the bowl- was provided originally to the Watercolor Workshop by member Vicki Green.  It was a beautiful photograph. I originally painted the bowl in sepia for the March Watercolor Workshop project and this is my second attemp at trying to capture the shadows and reflections.  This time I used alizarin crimson. 

12 comments:

Watercolors by Susan Roper said...

Even better than the first! Wow, Barb, this reminds me more of carnival glass bowls! You just keep makin' me proud....

Barb Sailor said...

Thanks, Susan! We had lots of fun yesterday with this lesson.

Vicki Greene said...

Great job! I agree with Susan that this one is even better.

Autumn Leaves said...

An absolutely stunning piece!

RH Carpenter said...

Beautiful job, Barb! I know your students got a lot out of this demo from Susan :)

Barb Sailor said...

Vicki - I agree that this one is better - so much fun!

Barb Sailor said...

Thanks, AutumnLeaves! Thanks for being such a loyal commenter, too!

Barb Sailor said...

Thanks, Rhonda -The Muses enjoyed doing this one and I plan to post their finished paintings on the "Muse" web site.

Christiane Kingsley said...

Congratulations, Barb. This is so well done: the highlights are perfect!

Barb Sailor said...

Thanks, Christiane!

Barbra Joan said...

Barb, just wanted you to know I recieved your card today, I am blown away by your 2 ATC's as well as the card. Talk about miniature masterpieces! I am framing them together, Thank you, I will not forget. Barbra Joan

Barb Sailor said...

Barbra Joan...I have shown your cards to everyone - and they all love them! I am so glad you are enjoying my ATC's, athough, I never considered them worthy of framing.:) Thanks for visiting my blog.
Barbs