Pebbles in Watercolours

Martine painted this über-Zen pile of stones. So balanced, so simple, so calm. Very well done!

Colourful pebbles by Sylvie, it set us up for a next challenge, precious stones! Not next time, but soon...

Great, loose painting of pebbles by Jutta. With random splashes of pigment and (still invisible) of masking fluid, which will give this painting an extra sparkle!

An amazing still life of balanced stones, seen from a low standpoint and painted by Geneviève

two balanced piles of stones, painted by Michele. Still working with us from Bretagne!

Anna Karin created both paintings, using only Opera Rose, Indantrene blue and raw Sienna. You may remember this from her two fabulous workshops - the colour combinations give fantastic effects (as you can see) and create beautiful strong 'borders'

Michel painted this fantastic abstract, I am very enthusiastic about it as it is so mysterious and balanced and interesting as a composition. It promises a lot for the future.

Same for Anne, second exercise and look at this! So original - and a lot of volume (which is the purpose)

Judith painted this warm, loving portrait of her father. He has such a friendly look on the world and there is a lot of wisdom too. I have never known him but I a pretty sure she caught his essence.

Last week I accidentally called her Ella Fitzgerald, but it actually is Singer and actress Ruth Brown! Title of this fantastic portrait, so full of character: "Ruth in the mood"

Awww and last but not least, Michele's portrait of a fluffy bunny. So cute! Well done

 

Fluffy Bunnies in Watercolours -and more!

 Because it is the Chinese year of the Rabbit and almost Easter, I suggested 'fluffy Bunnies' as subject. Some Aquarellistas were enthusiastic about giving it a try (and they did brilliant ones!) Yet most were too busy with other wonderful subjects and let it go for this time. Also we had two new participants, Anne and Michel, who worked really well! You can see it all above and below... As I am working really hard on an exhibition I keep the comments short, just know that I am super happy with the results.

For those who want a bit of advice on how to paint fluffy in watercolours, follow this link for the English version and this one for French input

What a cute and fluffy bunny! By Geneviève 🐰💗

 

 

Same for this adorable baby rabbit by e Sue🐇💟

 

Love this funny bunny couple by Anna  🐰💌

And some deep research into the world of fluff in watercolours by Sonya  💙Well done!! 💚💛

Thecla: also an experiment -with painting effects think cauliflowers, think furry, think bleeding colours

 

PORTRAITS

 

Sylvie's fantastic portraits - watch this space for info about her Exhibition!

 

Judith finished the portrait above and started on the next part of the family, still in a very angelic stage!


 

NON-FIGURATIVE

Two new aquarellistas, Michel and Anne did the 'hit the colour' exercise (after the spheres) and both did a wonderful job. Looks like art to me!

The above inspired Genevieve to produce two more works (after she finished the bunny) both non-figurative!

OTHER INTERESTING PAINTINGS!

The first watercolour exercise by Anne. Very attractive in colour as well as composition. Funny to see that the one marble with the 'wrong' light and shadow gives it a bit of extra swung!
Michel's version below is more experimental - with good firm colours.

Anna finished the plums - they have come out really well!

Thecla finished her two cell-related paintings and they both have come out very interesting, in subject and as colour composition.

Jutta changed her Tulipe Péroquette with butterfly into "tulipe irisée" (!) became in the end ... the Tulipe Irisée in the flowerfield at night... It is absolutely amazing how much 'story' it now has because of that new background. Well done!!!

 

And last but not least - Anna Karin finished the happy people - it is absolutely amazing, the silhouettes are so real and moving!!! and started a bottle still life that is not finished but already balanced and interesting. Watch this space for the developments!

 

 

 

Cellular Biology - in Watercolours

Last session's theme was more bent towards imagination as it was abstract enough, 'Cell Biology'. We were with a small group and it wasn't everyone's piece of cake, but the Aquarellistas who did work on it, created very good stuff! Have a look at the results (and after that enjoy Plant life and Portraits...)

Corinne finished her painting and we all agreed it was fabulous. Such clever use of light and background to suggest depth!


Thecla was happy with this subject and happily experimented away with it! Both are already looking fantastic, and not even finished!

 

 

Anna painted this playful, transparent bunch of cells - what is it? Frog spawn? Does it matter? Nope!

And another beautiful cell by Michele. She doesn't know which type of cells this is and says that the most dangerous ones are often the most beautiful.... But by painting them so lovely they can only be good!

And then there were other projects going on:

PLANT LIFE

Jutta painted this amazing Tulip (Parrot tulip?) with a fine brush and a bag full of patience. Of course it is not finshed and it is probably going to have a dark background to enhance the colours and the frilly shape!

Shirley is working on a very impressionist landscape. I honestly absolutely adore it!! Still a WiP, next version will have some green in it...and be less a statement of desolation.

Another WiP, by Anna - she tackles one of our most popular subject 'the plums'

Fabulous, I repeat, Fabulous blossom by Sue!! The sunlight is so clearly there.

The only thing I will say about this one it that the creator did not like it at all and we all did, so I felt you deserve to see it. What do you think?

PORTRAITS

 

Do I have to mention who this is? Don't think so! Sylvie has found her style and is creating all kinds of different monochrome portraits. BB wil get another layer and it is a great example of how the brain 'fills out' the missing information...

Judith painted her sister and her father. It is wonderful to see that she resembles  both of them!

This is the picture I took of the fantastic portrait of the magnificent Ella Fitzgerald by Sandra. Yet by now 

"she has most of her v dark brown hair sponged off, poor lady, so is partially bald until I attack her with Payne’s Gray and Purple!!! " 😄 Exiting! More next week...