watercolor on Arches R 300 gsm, 9" x 12".this was one of those paintings that happen because an interesting object lands near a blank piece of paper. i got into the color mimicry of the fruit and skin, and making the background a dull color exactly between gray, brown and purple. it has a more velvety visual texture than the photo demonstrates.
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bruce.. i like this melon work. the washes really do their magic and define what needs defining in their own way. The grayed mauve is a good fit and surrounds the melon in a most tasty way. The yellow orange is dispersed in the paper in a controlled yet natural fashion .. this is a jewel in a crushed velvet container.
This is a wonderful limited palette you chose here. I've been following your HandPrint site since I started painting (in fact, you're my oracle on paints and pigments), and I'm glad to have discovered your blog!
You nailed the pic, Bruce, and Bill got the crushed velvet. I like the green part, makes me want to paint this subject.
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