Walking on water

(C) 2017 Dale DiMauro

This is another one of those watercolor remnants that I will simply not let go to waste. In addition to Arches watercolor paper, Saunders which this is painted on, is probably my favorite. The water marks, drips, runs and overall landscape effects that can be achieved I find inspiring. 

This is basically a doodle done in a little over twenty minutes as I misplaced the watercolor I had been working on the last few days which is nearly three feet long. I know it will turn up but this greatly altered my painting time. At this time of year, if I am not working on a watercolor for a period of time, I prefer to slide it into one one of these flat file drawers so it can be kept out of the direct sun. I have a studio window which faces south and I really notice the lengthening of the day in addition to the recent time change.

I do find these skinny watercolor remnants great for composing figure studies. They are fun to do and I believe I am improving along the way. As far as I am concerned, this could have been done at the foot of the hill where we live along the Retreat Meadows anytime during the outdoor season.