I am in good time for the 25 post of the month, and world watercolour month. This is pony power 2, after my pony power 1 post ( see previous post). I wanted to create a softer look, I thought the last one had too much contrast, so had a go at improving, and stopping at a Conveinient time….put that brush down, I keep repeating to myself.
Pony power 2, arches cold press 140 lb 9×12″ block. Much happier with this one, I do struggle with this small size, especially the eyes, and some facial features, it’s just so small.
‘Pony power 2’ arches cold press 140 lb 9×12″ watercolour
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My name is Rebecca Evans, living in the New Forest I have been inspired to paint the many animals often seen around me. Having ridden since Childhood, painting equines was a natural path to follow.
I use a variety of media, watercolour, oil, charcoal, pastel,inks, plus a few more, infact I will try most things. Choosing the medium to work with can really change the effect of the art, and therefore the character of the animal. Sometimes it is an instant decision, sometimes it is the mood from within me which determines which medium I choose to use.
I never know what might inspire me next, but if it’s hairy, I will be sure to try.
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I agree…..softer, with a lighter touch which brings more personality, very nice….what were the colors used? I keep thinking that I need to list my colors with my posts, I keep forgetting to.
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Thank you Margaret, the colours in both are yellow ocre, burnt sienna, sepia , raw sienna, all WN plus terry Harrison Tarmac. I know I would forget if it wasn’t for the fact I use the same colours each time 😀
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thank you! I have no idea what Terry Harrison Tarmac is…..I’ll look it up…
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It’s a brand I buy from SAA in the uk, not sure if it’s exclusive to them?
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This is lovely!! I tend to really push contrast and this is an inspiring reminder to stay lighter sometimes! Beautifully done!
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Yes it is funny really, as I was painting the first, I would watch parts drying, obviously lighter, and I kept thinking ..oh needs more contrast there, add a bit more, etc etc….then eventually when I had stopped, and it was completely dry, I just thought, eeek, well I might try to revisit this one do day, and see what happens 😀
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What a stunning watercolour! I love, love, love the colours! Great job!
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Thank you very much, and welcome to my blog 😀
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I always stare at your paintings and say to myself “I don’t know how she does it” – just amazing work. I love the way the horse fades into the picture, hoof by hoof. Really beautiful, Rebecca. I need a thesaurus or something, running out of ways to keep saying the same thing, but I do love staring at your work!
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Thank you Laura, you don’t have to say anything, but I know what you mean, thesaurus are so valuable, I sometimes struggle with writing my blog posts….that maybe due to the early hours of the morning though, he he
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I don’t know how you do it! ❤
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Wowwwww! Another beauty! So so lovelyl! Blown away yet again.
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Thank you jodi 😀
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I like this softer look. Running like the wind! (K)
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Thank you Kerfe, yes this one went better
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Both ponies are marvelous! Really nice action. I do like the softer version.
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Thank you Susan, it is always good to know what others think….when I get around to selling, or if? I will need to know, my instinct said the second was better too 😀
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Gorgeous, love the harmony between the powerful energy of the pony and the ethereal qualities of the watercolor…Really beautiful.
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Thank you, this one really seemed to flow for me, and a really enjoyable painting experience, that is to say it kind of went how I had planned it to be, and many really don’t with watercolour…..just got to keep practicing 😀
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