The
end of November and beginning of December creates a shift in the
landscape here in the Pacific Northwest. The North Cascades Pass is now closed until May. Fall colors fade and disappear
under new snowfall as the snow line comes down lower into the foothills. (View and comment on Instragram) Watch live on Periscope at 4:30 today for a watercolor demo of similar scene.
As I sorted through my studio yesterday, I picked up this half sheet watercolor and decided to make a few adjustments. Not a lot, just a few refinements and then signing it. The contrast of soft, rough and hard edges is a challenge to ones watercolor technique, brushwork and timing. Sometimes it takes a while to allow the initial impetus to fade and to see the painting on its own terms.
Lovely shading on the snow! This makes me want to reach for my coat...or at least my scarf. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joan! It has been chilly here and the snow level keeps creeping down the foothills. I am definitely wearing a coat and a scarf these days!
DeleteWow! Lots of dramatic impact that really works well!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peggy, for your thoughtful comment. Your kind words are appreciated..
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