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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Rainy Sketch for Hunt 100

It is gloomy and rainy again today.  We are so thankful for the rain but it does make the house dark even with all our windows.  

I sketched at the window.  Ocean, river or pond was an item on the list so I sketched the big easterly pond and a puddle.  It is always interesting to me that the wet earth and plants have richer color than when dry even with the cloudy day.

For Scavenger Hunt from Life 100 https://creativespark.art/threads/scavenger-hunt-from-life-100-jan-21-jan-28.6506/

Number 7 ocean, river or pond - out back through the window of the rainy day pond and puddle.

I used the wiped off Lux Archival paper, 8 x 10 inches where I sketched the book, jar, etc.

The paper was stained, but it doesn't affect the new painting.  There is lots of room to add more layers on this paper.  I like it a lot.  It reminds me of the old Wallis paper that you can't get anymore.  I love that it stays flat......  There are 4 or 5 layers in some spots and you can still feel the tooth of the paper.  

I hope to try a watercolor under painting for a landscape soon. Should be nice and drippy and stained.  




2 comments:

Joan Tavolott said...

The colors of the scene look very vivid in the rain. This came out really nice.

Thanks for your card. It arrived today. Great photo on the front!!!

Jo Castillo said...

Hi Joan, thanks so much. I enjoyed playing in the dust. I'm happy to get out cards by Valentines. I still have a few to go!


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I Grew up in a small town , Magdalena, New Mexico. I enjoy art and the pleasure other people get from my work. I always donate some of my sales and art to charities, especially for children. That started in Bolivia with Para los Niños. "I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns." -- Winston Churchill

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