The Lost Huts of Penasco

Watercolor on Arches paper. 8" X 12". Prints available: click link above right.

I am starting to feel good about the passages in this little piece. Loose handling. Some nice lost edges and focused too. It has the Painterly effect that I am after. This framed, original painting may be purchased from Justus Fine Art Gallery, Hot Springs, AR.

Prints now available

A step in the process...

Here is my value study (bottom) and my drawing on the actual Arches paper for: Barn at Colorado. I like for the pencil work, or the 'skeleton' to show through the watercolor. I think it adds a signature feel. You can see the finished piece in a previous post.

A different way of working.

I have been attempting to work on a more vertical surface, standing up...and practicing for more outdoor-on-location-work.
I recently purchased this Pochade box, pallette, etc and spent about a week working upright as opposed to my usual 20-30º angle. Here is my rough pencil sketch and watercolor for Homestead At Picacho. Trying to stay 'painterly' and not as tight as usual.

Alto Creek

Watercolor - 8.5" X 11.5" - on Arches 140 lb Cold Press paper. SOLD

Pile of paintings and drawings

iPhone shot of my desktop.

Watercolor ES1

This is the first little piece I did in Eureka Springs.
8.5" X 12.5" on Arches 140 lb Cold Press paper. $400. U.S.

Value sketch for painting

It is important to study your subject with a value sketch before starting the painting.

Blue Squirrel Mops

My watercolor world has completely changed since I was introduced to these brushes. I used to be a WN Series 7 brush fanatic until I met these mops.

The finest Siberian blue squirrel is unsurpassed in color absorption, making it a superb brush for large watercolor washes. It has a large, delicate point for unique brush strokes and line work.

The genuine goose quill ferrule is hand tied with brass wires onto a natural wood handle. Photo © Cheap Joes Art Stuff.

Barn in Southern Colorado

watercolor on Arches 140 lb Cold Press Paper - 6" X 18" - $450. U.S.

Flowers1

I did this watercolor in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Watercolor- 8.5" X 12.5" - on Arches 140 lb Cold Press Paper. - $450. U.S.

Homestead at Picacho, New Mexico

Watercolor on Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed Paper. 6" X 18.5" - $450. U.S.