Sunday, January 29, 2012

Ford Pond Barn #23

This old barn is just a few miles from my home. I've often wanted to make a little painting of it .. and finally did.

I often mix watercolor and ink. It is one of my favorite mediums to work with. Painted on Strathmore 140# cold press watercolor paper ...inexpensive paper which is quite durable. Inking was done with my fine and flexible Pelikan fountain pen and Platinum Carbon ink.
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5 comments:

  1. cindyzlogicJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    I really, really like this, Elva!! Wonderful ink work and washes, fantastic details!!

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  2. Lorrie KlostermanJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I love the character you've captured in the tree, the fence posts, and of course the barn!

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  3. KellyFebruary 1, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    I love this one too, but then again...I love all of your paintings! I could see this in a book...

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  4. EndmentFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    lovely colors -- i can nearly feel a winter breeze.

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  5. liz CutlerFebruary 5, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    There is a strong feeling of distance, including the peek through the abrn that I like. I love the contrast the organic lines of the tree and the straight archetectual lines in the barn and the way my eye flows through the composition.

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