Thursday, January 10, 2013

dog number 9 of 30

Basset Hound watercolor 5 by 7 on paper © Maria's Watercolor Art
Number 9 of the challenge paintings.  I used only three colors, quinacridone gold, burnt sienna, French Ultramarine blue.  I think I need to simplify to get to the 30 painting mark :)


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10 comments:

  1. liz wiltzenJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Fabulous job on this one Maria, love the warm/cool play and your simplification. And that eye says doggie in the most perfect way. :-)

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    1. Maria's WatercolorJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:49 AM

      Thank you Liz! Rufus has the most expressive eyes, that is what I admire most in this little guy.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    This is a great painting.What a terrific dog.

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    1. Maria's WatercolorJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:51 AM

      Thank you Helen! He is a super model, always has the funniest expressions.

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  3. LauraJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Beautiful work Maria. The limited palette works wonderfully.

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    1. Maria's WatercolorJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:50 AM

      Thank you Laura, I would like to use a limited palette more often. I think it really helps me focus on value.

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  4. Dottie T LeatherwoodJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Love this Maria! Such beautiful washes. I was thinking the same thoughts about simplifying when I was painting today!

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    1. Maria's WatercolorJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:52 AM

      Thanks Dottie! May have to write that word SIMPLIFY in big letters above my desk, this 30 in 30 is challenging!

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  5. Autumn LeavesJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    Maria, I think your work is fabulous! Your perfect studio sounds just like one I would love to have too. We're dog lovers here too...and cat lovers...bird lovers...lizard lovers...Well...animal lovers I guess is the right description. Your German Shepherd is arresting!

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    1. Maria's WatercolorJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:54 AM

      Thank you so much! I painted the shepherd in honor of a friend, who lost their dog unexpectedly this last week, I still need to mat it and deliver it. I am glad you like it, I hope they will too.

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