progression of Chinese Lanterns!

I have been working on the Chinese Lanterns this week....

I must say... the energy is there... but they are 'done'.

I need to add an additional background wash/color to tie everything together.


There is so much positive stuff going on here... but I need one last session with the painting to draw it to completion.


Thank you for taking the time to watch me develop this piece~


Dropping In
watercolor
30" h  x 45" w
in progress

Firefly-- swimmer watercolor in progress

The watercolor has been worked and reworked for days and days.  Yesterday-- I finally wetted the entire paper--- drenching it in Prussian Blue and Trasnparent Yellow.  I added a touch of Quin Burnt Orange.. and a little Opera.

I could not "babysit" the overall glaze-- but left it in the studio to dry on its own.

Today-- I spend a huge amount of time developing and painting in the jewel like dazzles of color in small passages.


Firefly
watercolor
30" h x 22" w
2012
in progress

Big Blue- Iris Watercolor

Big Blue iris watercolor has found a home. I am happy to say -- that 2 of the 3 monumental iris paintings I did last year have found placement.

It is a wonderful to have them move on to be my "ambassadors."

I love to see them appreciated!

This painting is currently getting framed- so I will post the final presentation later.

Big Blue

watercolor

40" h x 50" w

2010

sold

Small Nude

This beautiful watercolor is in museum framing-- recessed linen mat, archival backing, flat elegant moulding.

It is from an exhibition I did on small nudes several years ago.

I am offering it for sale now -- but have kept it close to me for a few years-- because I like it so much.





Small Nude
watercolor
6" h x 11" w
16" h x 20" w
$$850

Two Sold watercolors --

These two watercolors were sold the other week to a nice client in NC. They were framed and met my approval.

Today they will be crated and shipped out.

I think they look smashing.... and very sleek.


Rain Tulips
watercolor
20" h x 20" w each panel
30" h x 70" w overall
2009

Jewel Swim
watercolor
35" h x 35" w
2009

Delivery of Artwork

Today I delivered a large watercolor -- Marriage-- to a favorite client. She had also purchased two portraits of her kids last summer which were installed.

I was thrilled to see the portraits -- and captured them here.

The painting of Marriage will hang in her stairwell.

Thank you Holly!


Marriage
watercolor
35" h x 45" w
2009

Two Portraits
watercolor
28" h x 36" w
2009

6 NORTH COFFEE

Here is the installation shot of STATE FAIR PIG at 6 NORTH COFFEE. I love this painting... and have been waiting to frame and show it for months! But, for some reason... I have been putting it off-- again and again ... until today.

I framed and installed it at my favorite coffee house... 6 NORTH. Can't wait to hear how6 people respond to it. It's an absolutely disarmingly bold pig... and brings a smile to me-- every time I see it.

The watercolor swimmer below is a reworked piece. I am digging working in the basement studio of my new home-- and the damp floor makes the washes dry to my liking-- slow and brilliant.

Now that the painting has been reworked--- I absolutely adore the turn of palette! SO dark and mysterious ... cut in with Opera Pink.
Right on~!

State Fair Pig
watercolor
45" h x 35" w
2010
email for purchase


Dark Swim
watercolor
11" H ' x14" w
2010
email for purchase- or check my other blog

International Artist Magazine- April/May 2010

I just bought my copy of INTERNATIONAL ARTIST Magazine April/May issue.

Inside is a 10 page article.

My work is on the cover.

The magazine is by a publisher in Australia.

If you happen to see it in a bookstore... let me know!


International Artist
April/May 2010
book stores everywhere

Shanghai, China

This self-portrait watercolor was accepted in an exhibition in Shanghai, China today.

It will be neat to see it in an international competition so far away.

www.shzjjwatercolour.com

Two at Fifty
watercolor
22" h x 50" w
2006

Maryville University WATERCOLOR!! !

Yesterday was the close of the two classes for watercolor and painting at MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY. The students were great!! lively and energized -- with good ideas and willing to learn.

I had a wonderful time working with ALL of them... and I wish them well on their journey of watercolor.

You guys ROCK!

AMERICAN ARTIST magazine- DEC 09

Here is the article in AMERICAN ARTIST magazine for DECEMBER 09.

It's a brand new article on the GROWTH PORTRAITS written by M. Stephen Doherty, editor-in-chief.

A lovely article on the development of the series -- and one that I will be proud to share with everyone.

Please look for it in your newsstand or favorite art store.

I would love to hear from you -- after you read it.

I feel very honored seeing my work in print.

Thanks again Stephen-- I appreciate all your insight and sensitivity.


American Artist Magazine
December 2009

Recent Watercolor-- PigsRus

Here is the PIG! recent watercolor painting... C O M P L E T E L Y out of the box for me.... but...

i believe that is healthy and good for artists to do things out-of-the-box at times....

I went to the ILLINOIS STATE FAIR in Springfield, IL this summer.. and fell in love with this PIG!

so.... felt compelled to paint him. First.. the small maquette [posted on www.watercolor300.blogspot.com]

and then.. gradually this week.. the larger version of the pig began to emerge.

so far.. i LOVE it! it says everything i wanted to say.. and more.

it's big.. it's bawdy.. it's in-your-face fun... so totally unscripted and energizing to paint.


Swine Clue
watercolor on Arches 300 lb cp
40" h x 30" w
2009
unfinished

Portraits!

the portraits have landed!

well.. let's just say... 'they're done...'

ah.. yes... i finished the double portrait of zoe and cal... and am waiting to schedule an appointment to show them to the client.

here they are!

Zoe and Cal
22" h x 30" w each
watercolor on Arches 300 lb cp
2009

Portrait of the Day- watercolor

this larger scale portrait of zoe is finished. i have to work on her brother -- Cal today... for the commission to be complete.

they are a cute couple of young adults....

it's been fun to work on this... getting to know them just a bit.. and bring their personality to life on paper!


Zoe
watercolor
22" h x 30" w
2009

Reeds Watercolor

Here is a large scale watercolor of reeds -- that has taken some time to complete.
I am really happy with the palette -- and the complexity of the piece. There is a sultry character to this painting... that is sometimes missing in my other work.

Will frame it tomorrow for an exhibition.

Corkscrew Reeds
watercolor on Arches 555lb cp
30" h x 60" w
2009

Evan's 23 Portrait- watercolor

i have been doing a watercolor portrait a year of my son. this is his 23rd portrait [well, i've done a few more than 23...] ...

here he is as the happy college graduate.

the complete series of this work can be found on my website: http://www.carol-carter.com/ under GROWTH PORTRAITS.

it's been a wonderful endeavor. i first imagined that i would end the series at age 21... but now i've set the high goal of continuing the portraits for as long as i can.

Evan 23 Years
watercolor
40" h x 30" w
2009

Big Splash-- watercolor

Reworking an older watercolor... bringing to life an older watercolor that intrigued me once again. the splash is the central focus of the piece --- but the abstraction is also a big part of the piece.


Big Splash
watercolor
30"h x 22" w
2009

nocturne

this watercolor.. on unknown paper.. has been slightly a challenge for me. there were many times i felt like giving up.. and actually did.......
but... another day.. and another try and bringing it to conclusion.

at the end.. i used a scrub sponge.. and wiped out many areas to lighten the darks and add more shimmer and sparkle.

i can't say that it's finished.. but i can say.. that it's posted here.. and tomorrow.. perhaps.. will bring on another day's efforts.



Nocturne
watercolor
30" h x 22"w
2009
unfinished

Watercolor Portraiture

I spent the last two days.. doing 2 portraits of the same little girl. One for the child's parents.. and the other for the child's grandparents.

Each painting is similar.. and distinct!

Back to back portraits have their challenges and virtues. It was easy to make them related... and also... try to make them different.

The client picked them up as soon as I was finished -- very fine!


Baby Karakus
watercolor
20" h x 20" w
2009
commission



Baby Karakus
watercolor
15" h x 15" w
2009
commission