My plexi is 48" long and this paper is 44" long which would allow for a mat when I frame it but I think I will cut it down a little bit so that I can use a standard size mat (32" x 40"). I could buy a 40" x 60" mat but I think this painting could use a little cropping so I'll do that instead.
I haven't painted Koi for awhile so it was fun to get back to one of my favorite subjects. Doing multiple glazes on very wet paper gave some really nice effects. This painting has a soft, blurry look which is very different from how my paintings usually look and I'm really happy with the result.
Koi
Image Size 44" x 13"
Watercolor
That effect is perfect for making these fish visible but beneath the water, as they should be! Love the format too and would love to see how it looks matted if you think of it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry. When I frame it, I'll shoot you a picture.
ReplyDeletewow! the glass and the long thin profile make this painting so incredibly cool!! i love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I really love the dimensions that you chose, it's so original. And I like how you took your skill with painting moving water and added a slightly different twist. To me, that's the mark of an accomplished artist!
ReplyDeleteThank you Suzanne. I've always loved oddly shaped paintings.
ReplyDeleteThank you Katherine for your kind comments.