In my workshop yesterday we talked about capturing movement using the medium of watercolour. Magical hummingbirds are the perfect subject to demonstrate this.
The magical hummingbird drinking from the sweet nectar of life….watercolour
To capture movement, I need to experience it in my own mind and body…and then transport the feeling of energy to paper.
Often it is the very fast, spontaneous images which work best.
watercolour on a gouache ground….
These rapid/spontaneous images take less than a minute to complete. The idea is to transfer the feeling as rapidly as possible onto paper.
watercolour
My suggestion to artists who wish to produce a more representational/realistic image, is to warm up initially with these rapid sketches…..This will hone observational skills and have a positive impact on finished work.
watercolour – a medium perfect for capturing a moment or essence of my subject.
It’s also good to imagine the stillness of a hummingbird – a rare moment for we humans to see….but nevertheless part of this amazingly magical creature’s charm.
I wish everyone a beautiful weekend….Janet:)
A Bientôt
Wow! Such expertise….deftness of hand…and artistry! Becoming of Hummingbirds!!!!! Hummingbird Hugs! ❤
Thank you so much dear Bushka…have a lovely weekend. Janet:)xx
Have a good one, Janet! Hugs!
Breathtakingly and spellbinding. I just received some bad news. These pictures have helped though.
Thank you, Chris for such a lovely comment. Sorry about the bad news….one of my mantas is ‘this too shall pass….’ Hope you enjoy a lovely weekend. Janet:)
Even your warm-up sketches are exquisite – a true artist! Hugs and smiles. xx
Thank you, Sarah….this means a great deal coming from you…Janet. xx
Magníficos tus colibríes. Acabo de llegar de Costa Rica y el pajatito es bellísimo. Un abrazo.
Beautiful!!!
Thank you so much…Janet:)
Magnificent energy and movement captured in these one-minute sketches. I love your work, if only to see your action in person – to create such exquisite, vibrant – colorful sketches speaks to your artistic eye and extraordinary talent Janet. Just loved this post ~ have a beautiful weekend.
Good morning, Mary..thank you for this lovely comment…I really appreciate and nothing would delight me more than to meet you in person during one of my creative workshops. Have a beautiful and creative weekend. Janet:)x
Beautiful images Janet! You certainly captured the feeling of joy and movement. Thanks. Would you consider letting me create a poem to go with one of your images and post it on my blog with credit and links to you and your site?
Good morning….I would be delighted if you were to do this….thank you so much for the lovely compliment. Hope you enjoy a creative weekend. Janet:)
Wonderful Janet. Thanks for being willing to share your lovely art. blessings, Brad
so beautiful, as always. (K)
Thank you so much – wishing you a beautiful weekend. Janet:)x
Janet, you always amaze me — but even more so with these rapid works of art. I think the hummingbirds have given you their magic in return for being the subjects of your art. Mega hummingbird hugs. Have a thriving Thursday. ❤ 🙂
Good morning Teagan…thank you so much for this lovely comment. I firmly believe that artist, just like athletes and dancers – need to warm up at the beginning of each painting session….and so these movement sketches are a wonderful way to do this. They hone observational skills and get all the juices flowing:) I am quite sure that you have the equivalent in writing. Have a wonderfully creative weekend, and of course, surrounded with colour and magical hummers. Janet. xx
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Thank you:)
Thank you so much. Have a lovely weekend. Janet:)
So delicate and beautiful.
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Thank you so much. Enjoy your weekend. Janet:)
You’re welcome.
Have a good weekend too.
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“Transfer the feeling onto paper” – and you do it in less than a minute! Janet, I absolutely love your art! Have a wonderful day! xx
Good morning and thank you for this lovely comment. My goal as an artist is to ‘marry technical prowess with the intangible’ and these rapid movement sketches help me move towards that goal….I hope you enjoy a lovely weekend…janet:)xx
Magic!
Thank you, Sharon. Have a lovely weekend. Janet:)
Gorgeous and so vibrant! Thanks for lighting up our lives, Janet!
Good morning Olga….thank you for this lovely comment…have a beautiful weekend. Janet. xx
Fantastic!
Thank you Bette….much appreciated. Hope you enjoy a lovely weekend. Janet:)
I love the focus on capturing movement in this post, Janet–rapid strokes, transporting the feeling of energy. Knowing the quickness of hummingbirds, your work and your skill is a marvel to me.
Thank you so much, Jet. Capturing movement and energy is such an exciting endeavour for me. As I said in my workshop last week….one almost has to get into the head and body of the subject. Have a lovely day. Janet:)
These are all so beautiful
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Enjoy the day…Janet:)
Beautiful motion and wet-in-wet technique!
Good morning and thank you so much for this comment. Happy painting…Janet. 🙂
Thank you and you are welcome!
Gorgeous work♡ WP unfollowed me from everyone no idea at all why but I’m obviously readding. Darn WP gremlins
I completely understand…:) Enjoy the day. xx
They are very captivating.
Thank you so much. Janet:)
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Thank you for sharing your art. You surely captured movement. Beautiful work
Thank you so much for this lovely comment. Much appreciated. Janet:)