This was such a fun painting to do. The surface is Aquabord, made by Ampersand. A few weeks ago, I finished a painting on Claybord, also by Ampersand which was really hard to work on. After finishing it, I discovered that it isn't a surface meant for watercolor. Well, no wonder I had so much trouble! I still had to use a different style of painting on this because the paint sits on the surface and easily lifts so when adding the darker values I had to be careful but since I knew that when I started, I had a different mindset going into it. It was fun to be able to completely lift out color and I love the brilliance of the painting compared to paintings on paper. It doesn't really show in this photo but this really has a glow to it. I do love vivid color!Image size 5" x 5"
Watercolor on Aquabord
Unframed
$100.00
$100.00
It is funny you mentioned the clayboard piece because when I opened this I immediately wondered if you had attempted the clayboard again. I loved your clayboard piece and I love this one as well. I can see a bit of the paper grit so I knew it wasn't clayboard but your paper gives a similar effect. This is a brilliant piece, both in color and style and I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I love the pebbled surface of the Aquabord. The extra texture gives it a nice look. Have you tried painting on this surface?
ReplyDeleteNope, not yet. Your paintings have made me want to try though. That said, I have much to learn on simple basics before I attempt such specialty papers. LOL My big excursion was using the backside of a piece 140 lb cold press; interesting experiment as the pain sat on top of the paper a bit more than usual.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I love looking over your blog, simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I'm really enjoying your flower series. They are all so beautiful. Can't wait to see what you do on yupo - or did you do that already and I missed it?
ReplyDeleteThank you Suzanne. I enjoyed looking at your blog too. I really like your T-shirt series.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary. I have tried Yupo in the past and it was NOT a successful surface for me. I'm sure I will try it again when I'm feeling adventurous. I have a friend who is the most wonderful Yupo artist. Check out his website. http://watercoloryupo.com/