Sweetie went to the Newport Aquarium this month with a young photographer who wanted to learn some good rules for photographing the exhibits. Sweetie got some great photos of the Giant Pacific Octopus (which is rarely out and so beautifully displayed). So I had to try to paint her!!
The second version (started yesterday), I wanted to try to get closer to that dark wine and purple color, but more to do to finish that one. These are both on 9 x 12 inch watercolor paper - the first on Arches rough 140# and the second on Fabriano cold press 140#.
4 comments:
The sea is such an inspiration - I doubt that anyone's imaginations can quite match up to the creatures that populate it! A belated Happy Thanksgiving (thanks for not being a turkey!) to you and your Sweetie
Such intriguing and beautiful creatures. Both you and Sweetie have done a great job depicting them. The rose of ultramarine in your other post isn't one I have come across before, is that a Daniel Smith one? It looks so rich. Best wishes and happy painting.
Thanks, Cathy, I agree, and cephalopods are just so interesting - I mean, they can change their skin colors!!!
Lisa, yes it’s a Daniel Smith color - gorgeous but I often forget I have it!!
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