Covered Bridge – Watercolour on Tinted Rough Bockingford Paper
From an old book by Eric Sloane who describes the way people lived in the early days of the USA. A lot to take note of in this scene. The way the cladding the bridge is from vertically placed boards which are nailed in place. These could be easily replaced. The cover over the deck – not to only keep out snow but all types of weather. This roof will extend the life of the structure tenfold. The bridge is obviously built as an arch to resist failure. The green algae on the roof shows that things can get pretty damp here. The bridge is high enough to stop debris being washed into it by flash floods. This is a narrow gorge which will channel water quickly. The original painting shows people fishing with rods. I find this strange as this is an inefficient way to collect food and I wonder if there was time for actual “sport”. Oh dear – I’m rambling but it goes to show how much information is out there if you look.
The Seasons of America past – Eric Sloane
Nikira 5:29 am on June 26, 2012 | #
Wonderful work,(my favorite!) Bob, and interesting description. You achieved great results with tinted Bockingford paper. I bought gray and had few disappointments. It didn’t click with too pronounced ink. I think I saw few by Rose first and I really liked it. How is she?
Uncle Bob 10:07 am on June 26, 2012 | #
Nikira
Haven’t heard from RoseMarie for a couple of months but she seemed fine when she wrote in May. As to your tinted paper, perhaps you are trying the wrong (or more difficult) colours. I too have tried greys and muted stuff but get best results from brighter tones such as yellows or pinks/reds. If you can get the right tone of paper then use complementary colours or similar ones to the actual paper. Well worth a try as its good fun.
plasma_girl 11:53 pm on June 26, 2012 | #
Speaking of folks I haven’t heard from in a while; do you know how ‘Uncle” Ziza is doing these, Grandpa Bob? I miss seeing his striking watercolors (and his humor, and his commentary) and I sincerely hope he is doing well wherever he is/whatever he is up to?
Uncle Bob 1:06 am on June 27, 2012 | #
Grandpa Ziza is very much alive and well. He is very busy with work related business these days. I shall prompt him, on Skype, to announce his continued existence. He last posted here on June 22nd.
Ziza 3:54 am on June 27, 2012 | #
Howdee everyone. Hi Steph! It’s nice to hear someone has noticed my absence. Thanks for asking about me. The combination of professional and private obligations has kept me from being productive lately. I hope the tide will soon turn and you’d be bothered by my posts yet again. BTW, congratulations on taking the “lead” in the number of posts column.