Thursday, March 11, 2010

Room for Two ~ Adirondack Chair ~ Andy Smith, watercolors

6"x4" Original Watercolor
SOLD

Something about this scene really spoke to
me... only two chairs, near the water, far from
civilization, implied quiet and peacefulness.

I am featured in an interview by Daily Painters.
Go to the website then click " Daily Painters Cafe"
http://www.dailypainters.com/
I was asked about using yellow in my paintings.
This is an easy question. I am drawn to shadows and
warmth. In order to get the level of warmth I like
you must use Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow
and New Gambouge as the underpaint.

My Website: www.andysmithartist.com
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4 comments:

Thom Glace said...

Thanks for discussing my yellow comment. I use yellow ocher in my sky and underpaintings a lot myself. But I also like how you use a lot of yellow in objects as a focal point.

This painting reminds me so much of a vacation my wife and I took to Prince Edward Island. The Inn we stayed at had a setting just like you painted. Thank you for bringing back a wonderful memory in such a beautiful way.

Mary Beth Brath said...

Lovely scene with great depth in the composition.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

I'd like to crawl right into this cozy little painting, and park myself on on of the adirondack chairs.

Debra Kreiger said...

I'm with you on that thought Claire. Looks so inviting.