Watercolor on #140 Canson cold press
I swore that I’d give myself only one hour for this little painting. Honestly, I did.
But after about three brush strokes into this piece I knew that the kind of detailed work I love to do wasn’t going to be possible. I tried to tackle too much information in a short period of time and a small space.
The best thing to do in that situation is to work on just the large masses, so I concentrated on the dark and light patterns to strengthen the composition. And I tried to limit my time on it, in order to make big decisions rapidly.
It’s been a long time since I drew value studies of drapery. As you well know, drawing is the foundation of painting. I see a month of drawing in my future.
Mockingbirds at midnight 
Great result, Margaret!
I will try this in february….
Martine,
It’s a good exercise. Painting material is hard but so worth the effort.
I’m looking forward to your drawings but I love your paintings! I can’t wait til I have time to get back into watercolor. I see your work and I dream of one day being able to paint at this level. This is why I’m working on drawing now. I want to become a better painter. Cheers to you, love this. Better than the eggs! 🙂
Laura, thanks for your good words. That’s the only way to get better:practice practice practice.
Thank you. Onward!