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Sunday, May 1, 2011

#5 Kristin, Shells

5 x 8.5", mixed media on canson paper
(c) 2011, klink

Here is another quick one from the sketchbook. I was tired of watching the snow melt from under the trees so decided to paint a handful of shells from the window sill. I used gouache and water-soluble pen to quickly build up the values.

5 comments:

Kelly said...

I've never used gouache but want to learn some day. I need to buy some of the paints and just do it! :-) I love the very subtle pinks and teals showing in the shells. It gives them that reflective look. Cool!

irinasztukowski said...

Gorgeous shells Kristin, very lovely work of art. I just feel the cold day at the beach. Wonderful!
Thanks,
Irina

Mermaid's Palette said...

These are really nice, Kristin! I love painting shells. You did a good job and the shadows are just right!
Sheryl

Unknown said...

Yes Sheryl I kept seeing your sunny beach scenes while looking out the window at snow, and got inspired to look at something more summery!

Also Kelly, I love using gouache in addition to watercolors, when sometimes you want something a little more opaque. White gouache is a really fun tool to have around, especially when working on colored canson paper. I use it all the time also to add highlights to watercolor paintings.

liz Cutler said...

There is quite a range of values and nice subtle colors in the reflections.