tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post9209111649339373415..comments2024-03-27T15:35:13.728-04:00Comments on <br> WATERCOLORS AND WORDS: TOO SIMPLISTICRH Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-77939539515976071492014-07-31T14:46:01.962-04:002014-07-31T14:46:01.962-04:00Thanks, Carol. The little blue heron has a lot of...Thanks, Carol. The little blue heron has a lot of violet, blue and even reddish colors in it.RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-30716383175598166562014-07-31T14:14:58.735-04:002014-07-31T14:14:58.735-04:00I like the green with the blue beak. I also like ...I like the green with the blue beak. I also like the gesture in the background, it gives your painting movement.http://carolking.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047244551734990915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-73122422553830528472014-07-30T10:11:12.207-04:002014-07-30T10:11:12.207-04:00Thanks, Debbie and Sherry. I don't think wate...Thanks, Debbie and Sherry. I don't think water would do but perhaps something else - it needs darker values somewhere.<br />Jane, how good to hear from you!! Hope you are doing well. Yes, it needs some dark values and I may pick it up again - but right now I'm avoiding those portraits I need to finish! ha haRH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-30763959007077924812014-07-30T10:05:43.136-04:002014-07-30T10:05:43.136-04:00How about making the background a really dark, mot...How about making the background a really dark, mottled green?<br /><br />Jane JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-52511042443994302852014-07-30T06:06:42.098-04:002014-07-30T06:06:42.098-04:00I think if you wash over that green background wit...I think if you wash over that green background with blue and make it water, it will do the trick. Of course, what the heck do I know! I couldn't paint my way out of a paper bag! LOL It really is a pretty painting, Rhonda and green is my favorite color so for me it is just wonderful as it stands.Autumn Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010044052621228719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7104034804712021440.post-70886438033558878072014-07-29T15:45:42.994-04:002014-07-29T15:45:42.994-04:00Oh no Rhonda - I think it is great. The backgrou...Oh no Rhonda - I think it is great. The background really enhances the bird and makes him/her stand out! Have a great day.Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.com