Watercolour on paper 1_ 20 April 2015_ 21 x 29.7 cm
Watercolour and gouache on paper 2_ 20 April 2015_ 21 x 29.7 cm
Watercolour and gouache on paper 3_ 20 April 2015_ 21 x 29.7 cm
Note: these were three studies done on location, showing bluebells that are just opening.
- I think they show clearly how a different background can change the atmosphere of a painting. The second painting is probably more representative of a spring setting in the UK, whereas the third one seems to depict a much warmer climate
- the blue background lent itself better to the actual view, I think; I did not have to add a sky as it was already there and the lime green of the leaves was made by just adding yellow which mixed with the background
- putting sienna as a background made this more of a challenge; it did not really blend in with the trees and it made the blue of the bluebells fade. It does however make the picture immediately more vibrant
- the gouache was vital to add some perspective to the paintings where it was used
- being able to change the background is a useful tool in watercolour painting
Suavesi 