ORANGES AND CRYSTAL

Oranges and Crystal

15" x 22" original watercolor

When I set up this still life to photograph, I didn't realize how the oranges were reflected in the kitchen window, and the decking and white rail were also visible to some extent. It made for an interesting and somewhat abstract background to the very realistic crystal bowl. I am very pleased with this watercolor - especially the shadows under the oranges and of course, the bowl. This is the first attempt I have made at doing crystal, and it certainly caused me to sllooooowwwww down and have patience!  But  I do love how it all turned out, so I may do something more with glass in the near future. :-)

Crystal and Oranges in watercolor

Remember just a few posts ago where I told you I had trouble with masking fluid? Well, I have begun a new bottle - of the yellow hue - and I am hoping I won't have any trouble with removing it, as it will be on the paper for a while as this is a painting that will be in process for a while. I am also hoping that the masking fluid will not stain the paper yellow, as I need my whites to be pure in this painting. This is my first attempt at painting crystal and I already know it is going to be a long process. All the little parts that need to be painted and dried, glazed and reglazed make for a slow but steady progress on this larger painting. It is exciting to think of what the end result COULD be, if the masking fluid cooperates. **sigh** We'll just have to wait and see...