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    Bee-eater
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        I had started getting into watercolors a few years ago, but a few months in I went through a rough patch and stopped doing it. But now my sister has Bad Cancer and needs an illustration of kintsugi pottery for a reflection piece she wrote, and so I got the paints out again….

        I’m painting with a normal white bowl as a reference.

        First try:

        Yuck. I like the richness of the turquoise wash but not much else. I used masking fluid for the gold on this one. (The kintsugi lines also don’t really make sense, I thought I had looked at enough reference pics but apparently not. They should mostly be the outlines of shards. Sometimes you’ll see one line trailing off alone to patch a crack, but I did too much of that.)

        Then I kind of remembered more how watercolors work…

        Second try:

        I’m happier with this one. In kind of a happy accident I didn’t have my masking fluid with me so I just painted the bowl without it thinking I might as well get practice, and then realized my gold paint is opaque enough I could just put it on top.

        C&C very much appreciated.

        Daniel Smith paints and Arches 140 lb cold pressed paper, both are 5×7 inches

        #883031
        Kaylen
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            I like both of them , you have a good eye , and like you noticed yourself , the colors are very rich and the texture makes them solid and I feel their weight, I think its a success when you make the viewer see the object as real even if much of it is only suggested. I look forward to seeing more of your work

            Kaylen Savoie
            https://www.savoieartist.com/
            At least twice a year,paint something better than you ever painted before.

            #883025
            Tim Goss
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                I like them both, as well. You’ve created a beautiful 3D image on 2D paper. The shadows and the texture of the bowl are exceptional. Your sister should love these.

                Very nice.

                Tim

                Tim Goss Watercolors
                http://www.timgosswatercolors.com

                #883028
                KiwiKate
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                    I also like them both, but the second one is beautiful!

                    Kate
                    Henderson, Nevada
                    C&C always welcomed!

                    "Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

                    #883032
                    Zeldaquatic
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                        I prefer the second one, very nice paintings

                        #883024

                        The second one is my favourite. I remind my class that the sides of ellipses are vertical not pointed, it makes a big difference.

                        Doug


                        We must leave our mark on this world

                        #883029
                        shadye1
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                            I agree, definitely the second one.

                            #883027
                            rossmarie
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                                Well done on the second attempt. The colour blending is beautiful.

                                Mike :)

                                #883026
                                hoylander
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                                    Your second bowl is beautiful, Bee! I love your choice of colours and how you’ve used them! Best wishes to you sister.

                                    Joan :wave:
                                    #883030

                                    Yes, the second one. It’s interesting with its color shifts and mixes.
                                    Well done

                                    Esther

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