Friday 30 May 2014

Watermouth Harbour + Paint Party Friday

Here's another painting in my Saunders Waterford Pad,

which incidentally I'm enjoying using -

It is a Rough paper, so I wasn't sure at first if that would

be a good thing, I usually go for NOT paper, the (in between rough and very smooth)...

but as things turn out I've really enjoyed putting paint and brush onto this surface.

I plan to crop this painting from the pad, frame and sell it.


~ WATERMOUTH HARBOUR, DEVON ~


Today, I am joining the party....


Many thanks to EVA & Kristin
for hosting.





61 comments:

Marielle Collins said...

It's a lovely painting, Ann. It's so peaceful...

Sirkka said...

This is a very beautiful water scene, Ann! Happy PPF!

Laila said...

This is such a beautiful and moody work. I especially like the dreamyness in it.

RobertN said...

Beautiful work!
Best regards!

Annette G said...

Beautiful artwork and scene Ann. Happy PPF, Annette x

http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

Anonymous said...

its a beautiful painting! I do like rough textured paper, happy paint party friday!!!!

CJ Kennedy said...

You painting is making me wish beach weather would hurry up.

Faye said...

This is a gorgeous sea scene, Ann. I think it will be a wonderful framed painting. What does NOT paper mean? Is that just a term you use or is it one I'm supposed to know? I'm clearly a novice in papers.

Unknown said...

Beautiful and inspiring watercolour. Thank you for sharing
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Abela said...

So yeah, it's gorgeous, very well done, perfectly recreates the atmosphere. Saludos

Cris, Oregon Artist said...

It's a lovely painting. I am sure it will sell.

Linda Kunsman said...

this is really lovely-so serene...happy PPF!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Marielle - Watermouth harbour is a very peaceful place - it was a pleasure to paint it.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Sirkka :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Laila, I'm glad you like the atmosphere of this painting.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks very much Robert :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Annette :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Laurie M :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

LOL....don't we all. Yesterday was wet here ...all day!!!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Faye. Watercolour papers often are graded as: Smooth, NOT and Rough. Literally the NOT paper is the in between paper, it isn't Smooth and is isn't Rough, so it is NOT one or the other.....hence it is called NOT. Hope this helps Faye :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Aga :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Mari :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Cris, I hope it will sell :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Linda :-)

Down by the sea said...

A lovely painting of my favourite type of scenery! Sarah x

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Sarah - glad you like this painting :-)

Dartford Warbler said...

Lovely watery colours!

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Wow, Ann! I love the spontaneous feel of your water front scene, because it looks so peaceful and inviting. Blessings, my friend!

Tracey FK said...

this is so lovely... you have captured the shape of the boat with so few brushstrokes... really wonderful...xx

GlorV1 said...

Hi Ann. Nice to see you on PPF. This is a very nice painting. Love the quietness of it. Very gentle. It will sell fast. Have a wonderful day.

Jo said...

Lovely painting, Ann. I am in awe.

Shammickite said...

Very nice. Only one boat?

robin cox walsh said...

Lovely! ♥♥♥

Jane said...

It's a lovely painting with great light reflection hitting the water !

ann @ studiohyde said...

Yes, only one...it was a quiet day ;)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks everyone :-)

Giggles said...

I love how distinct your style is whether you are doing a beach scene or William! All gorgeous work! I recognize it anywhere!

Hugs Giggles

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Giggles, it's funny but I recognise other peoples art because of their individual styles, but I don't see a style of my own work. lol :-)

Shammickite said...

Back in the old days.... hehehe, I'm not THAT old!.... it was full of boats! Including the old sailing ketches that delivered strawberries to Wales, and brought back coal.

DVArtist said...

This is beautiful. You should not have any trouble selling this painting.
Nicole/Beadwright

ann @ studiohyde said...

There are still quite a lot of boats in the dry dock part (not sure if they call it dry dock, but the piece with no water)...you can tell I know a lot about boats, lol. It's nice to know about the trade between here and Wales, thanks Shammickite :-)

PaintingWrite said...

This is a beautiful painting-I'm not surprised you plan to frame and sell it. I love the loose feel to watercolours which you capture so well.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Nicole :-)

Thanks Nic :-)

Judy said...

Beautiful work, Ann, I love it! Rough paper can be very surprising, in a pleasant way.

Joan Tavolott said...

This came out really nicely, Ann! I love the boat and the way you did the water. I'm sure it will look great framed.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks so much Judy. Yes, rough paper can be surprising, I had avoided it at one time, but I think it adds to the painting process now.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Joan....I really enjoyed doing this painting.

Laura said...

Really love this soft landscape Ann. I have no doubt it will be a success for you. Interesting to hear your view on Saunders Waterford especially as I used it yesterday for the fourth time and was still struck how difficult I found it to manipulate water and pigment in a loose fashion... and you know I am a loosie at heart... lol Perhaps it is what we get used to. :-)

Shammickite said...

Just turned over the page from May to June in my Westcountry Calendar (Western Morning News) and June's picture is Watermouth!

ann @ studiohyde said...

That's incredible! What a coincidence.....I must take a look at their site and see if I can find the pic.

ann @ studiohyde said...

I got disheartened with the rough paper and had left it for some time, then I suddenly thought I would mix a lot, A LOT mind, of colour in my deep well palette...I soaked the paper first with clear water and dropped on the paint, then left it to dry completely. I just added detail on top. I think the sheer frustration of the paper made me bold and just go for it...glad I did.

John (JWJarts) said...

This is a very nice painting Anne and I've enjoyed reading about Saunders Waterford.

Tammie Dickerson said...

Wonderful, peaceful boat scene! It is such a relaxing painting! Happy PPF!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks John :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Tammie :-)

Jez said...

Sorry to be so late that I am commenter No 56. I love your painting, such a calm scene, beautifully painted. I am sure it will sell very quickly.

My name is Erika. said...

Great watercolor. I love the beach on a damp and foggy day. Thanks for taking me to that place.

Em Parkinson said...

Beautiful Ann.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Jez :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Welcome Erika. Glad you like this painting. I'll be stopping by your blog too :-)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Em :-)