A small road painting.
I decided on a “small road”, done in gouache for myApril postcard to Robyn. Starting with the envelope, I painted in gouche a quick sketch of what I would like to do on the postcard.
…envelope sketch…
I made a first little painting, on site, and found it too heavy and overworked.(Painting 1)
…painting 1…
gouache, ink and pencil on watercolor paper, 19x20cm.
Fortunately, the little road leads up to our house at Coin Perdu and seeing it was close by, I could easily take my chair and goauche and try another one, which I found better, lighter.(painting 2).
…painting 2…
gouache, ink and pencil on watercolor paper, 19x20cm.
# Also have a look here at Vivien’s road in England, which she also did for a postcard, very different in atmosphere and beautiful!
**And lastly.. I’ve been invited by Anna to take part in her series of interviews and it will be posted on her blog See. Be. Draw. on 28 April.
Until next time…à bientôt!
Ronelle
Ronelle, I love the lighter painting #2…I feel that I am personally walking up that road…it is so quiet and peaceful! Beautiful painting!
Ixx
April 27, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Just beautiful..like all your work Ronelle~
April 27, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Actually, Ronelle, I want them both!😉 Fascinating to see two approaches to the scene and I’m touched that you went back to perfect a painting for me. Thank you, I love every aspect of your gorgeous gift.
April 28, 2011 at 10:19 am
I like both the envelope and #2. I bet Robyn loved them!
April 28, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Love the shadows on the road — very lovely painting!
April 30, 2011 at 1:29 pm
Lucky Robyn!!! Both of the paintings have such a different feel to them. I too prefer the second one because it is so full of light. It came out really great!
I have changed my blog address due to technical difficulties with the original one. Hope you come to visit.
http://watercolorsbyjoan2.blogspot.com
May 1, 2011 at 10:26 pm
I’ve been out of touch for awhile but have enjoyed catching up with your work and chats! I love the envelopes!
May 9, 2011 at 3:25 pm
I totally agree with you! I much prefer the second lighter painting! It is so much … lighter😉 and I love your enveloppe too
May 12, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Hello Ronell and thank you so much for taking part in my interview series!! I love your artwork, as always – especially the top envelope sketch – so light and playful!
May 14, 2011 at 3:39 pm
love your sketches of the little road! Your interplay of light and whimsy make your art so special!!
May 17, 2011 at 11:08 pm