Provence, France, 22" x 15".
A couple of country houses in Provence. This was a demonstration painting for a tutorial session run recently and based on a reference photo. The trick I think with French country houses is to not make them too neat with lines and colours. Dirty them up a bit and put in some bright blue shutters. The foreground had to have a bit of texture, so different tones of green were applied. I regularly do not use any 'green' paint, but prefer to mix my own - of course a bright yellow and ultramarine blue, or cobalt turquoise and yellow ochre makes a duller green.
Hi Tim
I'd say this is you're best watercolour yet that I've seen so far. Its layered well- especially with the foreground texture. Its loose- but not so loose that you lose the impression of detail in the distance. Your values are spot on. Its very Joseph Zbukvic. He's a hard act to follow.
Our type of watercolour is a constant struggle to achieve. My greatest joy is getting it right the first time with no overworking.
Posted by: Gaston McKenzie | Sep 17, 2016 at 11:45 AM
Thanks Gaston. Always difficult doing a demo and trying to produce a half decent painting at the same time.
Posted by: Tim Wilmot | Sep 17, 2016 at 01:57 PM
Hello,
I am in France in a neighbouring village of Lyon. Thank you infinitely for your demonstrations and your generosity. I like your approach to the watercolor. I am also a watercolorist but an amateur and I participate in exhibitions locally with great pleasure. Thank you again!
Very cordially
Posted by: Alain Rufer | Oct 13, 2016 at 12:39 PM
Merci Alain. Bon chance pour votre exhibitions (excuse my bad french)
Posted by: Tim Wilmot | Oct 31, 2016 at 05:24 PM