Friday, February 17, 2012

Eucalyptus Road and Aspen Lane

These are two 11 inch by 14 inch watercolor paintings I recently did for my watercolor class at The School of Light and Color in Fair Oaks Village, California.  'Eucalyptus Road  ' has a soft early morning- like atmosphere while "Aspen Lane" has a more hard edge, crisp feel. So why this difference?

I used masking liquid to protect the tree trunks on the aspen as I was freely painting in the warm, Fall foliage. No masking was used on the eucalyptus trees, and I had to work carefully around the tree trunks. I also did my best to soften the edges of the foliage so that it blended in slightly with the sky. I think this helped to create a more diffused and softer early morning feel.
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10 comments:

  1. Lisa Graham February 18, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    These are so nice. I love the details on the trunks of the lower painting and all the little details of color on the road of both of them.

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  2. Studio at the FarmFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Both beautiful! I appreciate the tip on the hard and soft technique/appearance.

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  3. DianneFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Oh, Yes! Beautiful!

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  4. David LobenbergFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Lisa, Thanks, Those foreground spatters not only provide a nice textural element to the roads but aid in giving the painting a greater sense of depth.

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  5. David LobenbergFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    You're welcomed, Studio on the Farm. Now get back to milking the cows! :-) On the other hand, maybe you need to get back to your painting.

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  6. David LobenbergFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Glad you like these two, Dianne.

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  7. Meera RaoFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    I like the airy light filled look of both--even when the 2nd one looks like path is leading into deep woods :) wonderful subtle details too!

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  8. David LobenbergFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Thank you Meera.

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  9. Barbara MuirFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Hi David,

    Both are fantastic paintings but for me Aspen Lane knocks it out of the park. I can't explain why -- maybe colour, contrast.

    They are both exquisite. You are a super painter.

    Ciao,

    Barbara

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  10. David LobenbergFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Barbara, mucho Ggacias senoirita!

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