Monday, June 28, 2010

TOO DARK

Aunt P and I are back to plein air painting once a week. We did it last summer too. It's how I get my once a week quota of creating in. I love it! This week we just went to my sister-in-law's yard and this is the painting I did.
It isn't finished (I know I say that a lot, but it is true- maybe I'm never finished). I got really frustrated with it. The bottom right didn't go the way I wanted, so I was trying to paint over it and with watercolor, that is very rarely successful. I am waiting until I feel brave enough to go on. It got too dark which is always a problem I have that is impossible to fix with watercolor.

I also painted Saturday on our Joe's Valley trip. It is too dark as well and my husband says the big rock doesn't feel attached. Any feedback for me? Believe me, I am not sensitive, so be honest. Any input is great...

3 comments:

Hoontah said...

What are you talking about Kim? It think both paintings are amazing. Sheesh, don't be so hard on yourself. Say's the pot to the kettle. :)

Honestly, if you really don't like it, give it to me. I'd hang that first painting on my wall in a second. I love, love, love it!

You are too talented.

Journey Rocks! said...

I just have to say that the flower piece "talks" to me. I think you really caught the beauty or essence and simplicity of the white petals. I absolutely LOVE it! So -- bring it on! What a wonderful goal you have set to practice your talent this summer. :D :D :D

Britt said...

I love the daisies. Watercolor is very hard to work with if you make mistakes that are too dark. I think it looks good though. I like the second one, but I am going to have to agree with Big C...the rock looks like it's about to fall.