Monday, January 3, 2011

Short Circuit

Here's another abstract - not as dark as last week's in color or theme.  I'm really happy with how this turned out.  I love the colors and the mix of hard and soft edges as well as the areas of pristine, white paper.  The glow of that white paper, to me, is one of the most beautiful aspects of watercolor that just can't be achieved with any other medium.  Also, the way the watercolor paint reacts and separates on the wet paper is unique to this medium.  I love to experiment with other mediums but shall always return to watercolor.

Short Circuit
Image Size 13.5" x 19"
Watercolor

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Posted by Nancy Goldman at 3:58 PM
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15 comments:

  1. Deborah Younglao, Silk PainterJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Nancy I'd just like to echo everything you've said yourself about this painting. Composition, color, texture - all working beautifully together.

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  2. Theresa PadenJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love this one, Nancy. I know it's an abstract, but to me, it resembles birds sitting on a thin tree branch! It's really beautiful!

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  3. Nancy GoldmanJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Thank you Deborah, you've made my day!

    Thanks Theresa. I'm glad you see something representational in this painting. I think abstract paintings are successful when people 'see' something in them. My sister saw mountains reflecting into a lake. Obviously she has a better imagination than I do.

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  4. Nan JohnsonJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    The great thing about an abstract is that each viewer sees something different. This is very well done - love the composition & color. Beautiful work Nancy!

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  5. Nancy GoldmanJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Thanks Nancie.

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  6. Gary KeimigJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Very nice colors and design. I love the freshness of it.

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  7. Nancy GoldmanJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thanks Gary.

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  8. Autumn LeavesJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    You've mentioned all the reasons why watercolors are my favorite of all the mediums. Of course, then I see something fabulous that someone does and I love that medium too! LOL I'm pretty easy that way; if I love it, it is a favorite! The grapes and flower below are awesome pieces, Nancy! Hoping you and your family had a fabulous holiday and I thank you so much for your support and friendship through our recent rough times.

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  9. Nancy GoldmanJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Thank you Sherry. I'm so happy that your life is settling down again. I've missed your presence on-line and seeing your artwork. I hope you are able to resume that passion of yours soon and that 2011 is a positive year for you and Michael.

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  10. knittingdragonfliesJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Wow! I'm loving this!!
    Vicki

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  11. Nancy GoldmanJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks Vicki

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  12. Gretchen Bjornson ARTJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    The colors in this are so brilliant. What a great piece!

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  13. Nancy GoldmanJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Thanks Gretchen, these are my favorite colors to use...ultramarine blue, quinacridone gold and perelyne maroon.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I really like this abstract. You don't mention the colors you used. They all work nicely together. Thanks for your comments on my blog.
    Jean

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  15. Nancy GoldmanFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Thank you Jean.

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