Here is a small painting on TerraSkin. This time, I used watercolor instead of acrylics. It was a bit harder to build layers since the watercolors are very liftable on the TerraSkin. The one exception was the color that I used in the sky. For some reason, these blues didn't want to lift and, of course, I started with the sky and wasn't very careful because I expected to be able to lift off my messy areas. The blues I used were ultramarine and cerulean which aren't staining colors so I'm not sure why that happened. I think I'll try this scene on a larger scale with the acrylics and do some pouring.
We used to go to Lake Powell every year on a houseboat so I have lots of pictures from there. Lake Powell is so beautiful with the sculptural rocks and the natural blue/orange complementary color scheme. Nature's so amazing! The sky there really is ultramarine blue at the top blending into cerulean blue at the horizon. No wonder I like using those colors in my skies. Of course, we don't see those kind of skies here in So. Cal. but I do know they exist.
Lake Powell Canyon
Image Size 12.5" x 9"
Watercolor on TerraSkin
Absolutely beautiful piece, Nancy! I really am mesmerized by the water and the colors you've captured in them. I can almost envision Louis & Clark or some other explorers on this waterway.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry. I'm about to start painting this scene on TerraSkin using poured acrylics. It will be interesting to see how different it will look.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly beautiful, Nancy! Love all the colors on the rocks!! You did an amazing job on this one.. the light hitting the water is outstanding as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Hilda.
ReplyDeleteeven though you didn't do as many layers as you wanted, I still feel the depth of the water. I'm sure it will be stunning with acrylics :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deborah. I just started the acrylic one today. It's so humid here right now it's taking forever for each pour to dry since the paper isn't absorbent.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, thanks a lot for your visit to my blog and for the kind comment you left. It is a pleasure for me to be here, looking at your beautiful artworks. Your colors have captured my eyes. Congratulations.
ReplyDeletePs : I'll be back again.
Thank you Tito. I enjoyed your blog very much and I will also return.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, I knew immediately when I saw this that it was Lake Powell. Great sense of place, and the colors and atmosphere is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you Belinda. I have always loved the colors and emotional feeling of Lake Powell. It's one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
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