Carol Carter

14 July 2010

WATERCOLOR!

Every now and again -- I take an older watercolor and rethink it.

I have a better perspective and freedom ... in making decisions that are bold.

This watercolor was "working" already -- but it needed something more.

So, I took the huge step of laying an overall glaze of Prussian Blue to subdue the focus.

This veil of blue added a bit more mystery and ambiance.

Now, I have to tweak some of the areas... along with smaller blue veils of targeted glaze.

I already like the painting much more.. and feel that reworking it has been a bonus-- both for learning something... AND.... a nicer, richer painting.


Bullet- Bad Girl
watercolor
40" h x 30" w
2010
currently being reworked
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6 comments:

Elizabeth Seaver said...

Love this!

olivia said...

Carol, the mailman arrived with a saint Louis's yellow envelope today! Thank you for all my heart Carol for this very sweet present. I did not hope for it so much and it fabulously pleases me. I love it!!!! You can be sure that it will quickly be supervised. I can so look at it every day. Carol, if you come one day in France, it would be an enjoyment to receive you at home in the Gulf of Mobihan. Kisses.

Carol Carter said...

thank u elizabeth!

thank you too olivia.... i am so happy you like the little watercolor.
i want to come to france.. and i would definitely come to see you! maybe one day it will happen. xoc

Carol Carter said...

thank u elizabeth!

thank you too olivia.... i am so happy you like the little watercolor.
i want to come to france.. and i would definitely come to see you! maybe one day it will happen. xoc

Carlos León Salazar said...

Beautiful work!!
regards

kae pea said...

would love to see what it looked like before you re worked it too.
Lovely as always.