Work in progress

It has been awhile since I have been inspired to create a new painting.  I have two large watercolours started because I lost momentum in the last work. Generally I work on one piece at a time in that way mood and momentum can be kept at an honest pitch. The assembly line method has the danger of bringing the same feeling to each painting hampering the opportunity to improve with each work by creating individual flavours.
The new painting has invigorated the creative process and the renewed energy will transfer to both paintings. The included images show the transition from background to foreground.
I work on stretched 156 lb cold pressed Archers watercolour paper on 3/4" primed plywood. Unprimed wood may tint your paper from the back. I have had too many failures with taping the paper to the board so I use a power stapler and staple every inch around the wetted paper. Soaking the paper for 10 minutes does the trick for me. ​The paper is so heavy that when it dries the tapes snap. It takes a bit of time to get the staples out but a rubber hammer and a filed down screwdriver work very well.
All this is working toward an Art show April 23-25 in Edmonton.... more information to come
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