Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Maunsell Fort - ‘Standing Sentry’ watercolour


Whilst the former print (see previous post) was drying, I painted this version, based on the same sketch, but drawn ‘by eye’ rather than traced for a freer feeling. Drawn in fine waterproof pen first, it has my ‘trademark’ use of wax resist evident in the clouds/sky.
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2 comments:

  1. Bruce Sherman7 November 2009 at 12:46

    Hi Peter!.....My first visit to your interesting site. Particularly enjoyed your foamcore adventure! Love the spontoneity of your watercolours as well!

    I'll be back soon!
    Cheers!
    Bruce

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  2. Peter Gander13 November 2009 at 22:15

    Hi Bruce, thanks for stopping by ;) Enjoyed looking at your landscapes and your wife's glasswork! Thank you.

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