Saturday, February 23, 2019

Watercolor Painting: Sunshine and shadows

I have not painted anything in the last 4-5 days {for some unavoidable reason} except one that turned out bad. It happens when I am not totally engrossed. There's no quick painting for me. And I know there would be an obvious and expected hesitation in my brush strokes when I will sit down to paint. :)

I am a beginner and a self taught watercolourist. So I struggle to paint so many things at this stage including sunshine and shadows. I try to practice whenever I find any such reference photos. Sharing what I tried recently.



Reference Photo: Pinterest

How do you like it? Do you think I managed well? The sunshine and the shadows?

Also, I tried a skyscape, which I like ---the sky especially. It was inspired by Peter Sheeler's YouTube tutorial painting.


Also, I wanted to ask you something ---have you ever painted plein air? I find it very fascinating. Want to do it but I rarely go out or travel. How was your experience of painting plein air?


Sharing with Paint Party Friday



22 comments:

  1. Really lovely scenery paintings.

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  2. Beautiful work, don't be too hard on yourself. Let us know if you do plein air, never tried it!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words. Oh yes, I'll definitely share if I ever do a plein air. :)

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  3. Love these landscape paintings!!!
    You are very talented!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words, Jan. :)

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  4. I am amazed at that first painting especially--it is SO beautiful. You've caught a moment which scintillates....just exquisite.

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    1. Oh I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you so much! :)

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  5. These are awesome! I love how you got so much brightness from the fist one.

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    1. Thank you so much for noticing the details. Means a lot. :)

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  6. Your paintings are so well done. Always such beautiful scenes. I love how you have the sun just starting to burst over the tips of the trees. Happy PPF Tarang and thanks for sharing your creativity :D)

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  7. Really lovely work. The sky looks wonderful. I have tried plein air, but I rather paint at home.

    -Soma

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    1. Thank you so much!
      Great, you've tried. I also paint at home, using reference photos. Want to try once. :)

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  8. Such a gifted artist you are Tarang. Everyday I look forward to your insta posts of your painting of the day. Each piece is marvel in itself!
    As for me painting anything, I believe, I was playing in the heaven garden when God was bestowing the painting skills, so missed receiving anything except appreciation of the art! :)

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    1. You're too kind, Anagha! Thank you. :)

      Haha. I would have said the same if we discussed it a few years back. I never painted or drew anything in my school college days {and it was Bad whenever I tried}. So, you never know {Until you try}. :)

      Thanks for visiting. :)

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  9. You've painted a lovely scene.
    I do like the different shades of colour you've used, especially the greens.

    All the best Jan

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  10. I love your paintings, and I wonder why you keep saying you're not good. I loved the second painting the best - the greens, the blues and the lavender-purple are so gorgeous. Oh and I had to go and check what plein air meant. I think you'd do a good job of it, you seem to have an eye for clour.

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    1. Haha! I say this because I see so many beautiful paintings everyday on Instagram. Many paintings are from beginners. So, I seldom like mine.

      Thank you so much. Glad you like it. Hope you found the meaning of plein air. :)

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