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| Sunflowers watercolour by Teresa Newham |
I've had no urge to paint for some weeks, preferring to concentrate on my linocut project; but the day after a hot and sticky print session in last week's heat, the thought of spending an afternoon cutting lino just didn't appeal. Only some wet and splashy watercolour would do.
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| inspiration and initial wash © Teresa Newham |
With all the doors and windows open and a vase of sunflowers at my side to provide some inspiration, I put a variety of colours into my palette, laid down some washes on a sheet of Arches watercolour paper, and let the painting develop however it wanted. It more or less painted itself.
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| the painting evolves © Teresa Newham |
Looking back, I realise I've painted the way I was feeling that afternoon, rather than the flowers; there was definitely some longing for Mediterranean sky and sea, the need for a cool drink and perhaps a little breeze. And now the weather is cool and rainy again, I'm back to the lino!
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| the finished piece © Teresa Newham |
Lovely, lovely painting! Love them! Wonderful bright colours. Van Gogh Mark 2!
ReplyDeletethanks! not quite in Vincent's league, I fear . . . x
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