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Friday, 13 March 2020

This has to be one of the smallest Oil paintings I've done...

Based on a watercolour painting by my art friend John Hoar.
His artwork is stunning, he certainly is a master when it comes to watercolour paintings.  Do take a look at his website, here.

So why would I even contemplate trying an Oil painting from a Watercolour, especially as watercolours have their own unique qualities.   The Challenge of it, I think that's why.
Obviously Oil paint will never be transparent, but in itself I felt I could convey
something that would speak for itself in oil.  

1. Vibrant colours
2. Make an emphasis on tones
3. Miniature painting - that alone is a challenge because of getting the detail in so small


Really pleased I gave this one my time, as I feel it works in its own way.


TITLE:  SWEET CONFINEMENT

measuring a mere: 3½" x 3½"  (8.89 x 8.89cm)







here's a short clip of my process, although I have to apologise for the shakiness, 
trying to video and paint at the same time is quite tricky!



 What do you think? 















3 comments:

robin cox walsh said...

You have WAAAAAAAY more patience than I do! ♥♥♥♥♥ It's lovely! :D

Eileen H said...

Wow that is small and very well done too.
How you manage to video and paint at the same time too is amazing!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Robin....aww Thanks. I won't pretend it was easy though, there were 'moments' with it. I pushed on through concentrating on tones and colours rather than what the subject actually is. When I stood back it had worked... 💃


Eileen....I had a giggle as I was painting and using my iPhone to video. It was like that thing of patting your head and rubbing your stomach!! 😂