I made these two studies, because I wanted to analyse something that has very little colour itself, but at the same time has a lot of potential in the way it catches light. Each study represents a different approach. I made the first one using the whole palette of colours and then the second one with the use of a very limited palette. I must say that the second one was much more challenging and I really learned a lot from it. But I like both of them. It's amazing how many shades light can create on things that seem white or grey at first sight.
"Colour Study of Mushroom I", 7x9cm, watercolour and pastels on paper
"Colour Study of Mushroom II", 7x8cm, watercolour and pastels on paper
You almost want to eat them. Which colors did you use for the second one? I can hardly see the difference.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that, Karin. I used white, black, yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the second one.
DeleteThey are so beautiful and delicate. I think I prefer the first one. There is so much light reflecting.
ReplyDeleteThanks:) I'm always fascinated with the light reflecting on round objects, when you can observe that the shadow is not entirely dark and once you capture that, your drawing becomes more realistic.
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