Kandern, Germany. Very nice day to sketch. The sun finally came out after hiding for a few days. I had a lunch break and a dry chair- took advantage of it.
http://www.kunst-by-rob.blogspot.com
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2008Oct 25
tags: germany | kandern | watercolor
trebor61 8:05 am on October 25, 2008 | #
You’ve excelled yourself here, Rob. This is stunning. Such nice clear and crisp lines.
rmcarey 8:34 am on October 25, 2008 | #
Thanks, Bob!
renefijten 12:06 pm on October 25, 2008 | #
I agree with bob. You did this in only a luchbreak? Good work.
Rob Carey 2:56 pm on October 25, 2008 | #
Thanks, Rene. I go fast as I use the watercolor as mostly a wash, barely wait for it to dry before putting on the next color. Then I use black as a shadow wash. Total time- about hour and a half.
trebor61 3:21 pm on October 25, 2008 | #
Interesting that you use black for your shadows since its difficult to control without making things “dead” looking. (Although you manage this admirably, Rob, he hastily added) Try a mixture of Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Sienna with a touch of Alizaren Crimson instead. It seems to combine well with most underlying colours.
Rob Carey 3:44 pm on October 25, 2008 | #
Will do! Thanks, Bob. Looks like I need to invest in some real watercolors. I just use the dime store elementary school watercolor kit with colors like blue and green and red and yellow!
Ken 5:52 pm on October 25, 2008 | #
this is great – man, you are prolific and good – a strong combination and recipe for getting even better.
roseindigo 8:22 pm on October 25, 2008 | #
Beautful! Even pushes the homesicknes button just a little bit, but I wouldn’t trade California for any other place on earth— even when that button is pushed.
margie 10:16 pm on October 25, 2008 | #
I really feel the place you’ve drawn in this one… Feels like I am there! This is exquisite!
Rob Carey 1:28 am on October 26, 2008 | #
Thanks all. This site is a great forum for sharing and learning. I see a lot of people really improving (me included) as they try new things.