Call it experiment or determination :) I somehow tend to overdo the washes and then ruin painting. So in this painting I tried to complete most of the painting in one or two washes only. Sky is one single wash, green foliage in backdrop is single wash, tree on left is single wet in wet wash and rest is done in two washes. Hopefully I have retained the freshness way it is required
This is backside of oldage home at Vasai .
12 comments:
Beautiful attempt :)
Wow. I love this. For me this is one of your best.Its got that very beautiful freshness to it and also a more abstract quality. Great.
Ajay, it's beautifully done !
liked esply the plantain leaves, which looks to me not more than 2 washes !. brilliant..
The result is quite delightful..I also tend to overdo the washes and spoil the freshness of the painting! this one looks very beautiful to me.
In watercolors, after drying the colors become dull.Many a times I overdo the washes if I don't get the correct value.If the shade is dark then its not a problem.Otherwise it may spoil the work.Nice try, Ajay!
Nithya,PC, Prabal,Arti,Ramesh- Thanks.
PC-yes those leaves are done in two stages -one plain wash and then negative painting around it after the first one was dry.
Arti- as you correctly said acheving freshness is key for transperent watercolors
Ramesh- right. There are few reason which make painting dull
1.Wrong paper,2. Mixing opposite colours-if this is not done carefully its sure to spoil painting 3.overdoing wahses- being transperent media multiple washes still show up wash umderneath 4. pallete- if not cleaned properely will spoil painting even if some residual color is mixed unwantingly
Lovely work Ajay. The freshness is maintained very much!
This is fresh and absolutely lovely Ajay. It has a looseness and an amazing sense of freedom!
Thanks Sandeep & Liz
,guess I was able to acheive the loosness and freshness results I wanted
This has to be one of my favorites too. It's a great composition (reminds me a little of Winslow Homer) and so freshly executed. My compliments.
Mineke, thats too bigger compliment
Hello Ajay
Just found your site and I have enjoyed looking at your paintings. I do not paint myself but I collect Indian paintings which remind me of when I lived in India as a child. Please have a look at my blog as I am slowly adding paintings by the three Raj brothers being Paul, Arul and Thyaga they were from Southern India have you ever heard of them? http://indian-influences.blogspot.com They were born around 1914 to 1925 and painted during the 1940's, 50;s 60s and 70's I am sure you will like them. Keep up the good work.
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