David, (AKA Bazil) owns a restaurant and wine bar, 7 Imeio Wine Bar, just a few minutes walk from the Art School in Alhao. I used a photograph of the restaurant (thank you Jude) as a jumping off point for this sketch. http://www.artinthealgarve.com
Initially I made a rapid sketch using brush and yellow ochre….quickly indicating the darkest areas in the image.
In this frame, I add the shadow play on the front of the buildings…always making sure to move colours around. this brings a sense of balance and cohesiveness to the overall image.
Allowing the brush to dance around the image, I add more detail….
It’s important to note that less is always better than more when capturing an image such as this, It allows the viewer’s eye and imagination to fill in the gaps.…..By adding too much detail, spontaneity, the key element of watercolour is lost.
Magical Hummingbird – drinking from the sweet nectar of life.
A Bientôt
As someone said a few days ago, your ability to create light is second to none. Fabulous.
Thank you, Sarah…much appreciated. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Janet.x
Breathtaking!
Thank you very much:)
Anyone who has seen the light you have painted in here can only marvel at the way you have transferred it to canvas. It really is remarkable in my opinion
Good morning, Peter. Thank you very much…it’s all about observation, something that shines through in your writing. Have a lovely weekend. Janet:)
What colors and feeling for light.
Thank you, Maria – you comment is much appreciated:)
What a lovely, picturesque setting. And Janet your work is superb as always. Thanks so much for showing the stages of that painting, and explaining with commentary. I think my biggest problem was that i tried to add too much detail. This hummingbird is your most beautiful yet. 😀 Hugs.
Good morning, Teagan….thanks for this comment, and I believe that trying to add too much detail is a common issue. I always stress when teaching that photographs should only be a ‘jumping off’ point….not to be copied. I hope you enjoy a lovely Memorial Day weekend. Janet. xx
nice one janet, thanks for sharing and only a pleasure to send you images
ps I want to press the like button for all your posts
judexx
Thanks, Jude….xx
Very lovely works, Janet!
Thank you, Carol – have a lovely weekend. Janet.
Thank you:)
Love this post Janet – your amazing works have me in Olhao enjoying this beautiful structure. Wonderful light and shadows, mix of colors – I could study your paintings all day.
The light is beautiful in this place…and I can’t wait to return. Glad you enjoyed:)
Oh I love these paintings! I can feel the sun just looking! I love your loose style, so alive and translucent.xxx
Thank you, Dina…xxx
You are so very talented!!! I love your work~
Thank you, so much. Janet.