Bittersweet in Watercolour Finished!

Finally I've finished this one. For such a small and seemingly simple subject, it did seem to take a long time!


I was undecided about the background on this, so I compromised and did a light cerulean wash.





Now...I wonder what I'll do next???

Comments

  1. JoanMarch 28, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    I popped over from WetCanvas to see your WIP. This is really lovely!! I love how you've got some hard edges and some really soft edges. I think you made a great choice for the background. Well done!

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  2. Laura Sanz MasdeuMarch 28, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Patricia, worderfull!! i like it very much

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  3. Patty HendersonMarch 29, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Thanks Joan! Glad you stopped by!

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  4. Melanie Statnick March 30, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    this is beautiful! I love the reds and oranges

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  5. Patty HendersonMarch 30, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Melanie, thanks! I love a nice juicy red too!

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  6. CarlApril 20, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    Just wonderful. It has a great feel. The simple compositions sometimes take the most effort because everything has to be right. I can hide more in a busy watercolor.... Great job.

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  7. Patty HendersonApril 22, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks Carl, and you are right about simple compositions. I seemed to take forever with this one!

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  8. NickApril 24, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I really like it Patty, and could also live with it quite easily in the previous unfinished step.

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  9. Patty HendersonApril 24, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    Thanks, Nick! You know, I really debated about leaving it a little less finished, but when I finally got near the end, I just couldn't stop myself!! LOL

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