One problem watercolorists have, or at least I have, is learning when to stop painting. Or the patience to wait while paint dries and does it magic. So recently I decided to have more than one piece going, so while I was antsy about color drying on one work, I grabbed a shell, lit it and painted it. here’s the resulting study.
I absolutely love your shell!! It may be my favourite, so far. But then I love the sea, so why wouldn’t I love a shell? Of course, I love flowers too, so really do have a dilemma!
I totally agree! Once it dries it will look different so I have to remember to stop and wait to see what the latest changes look like. I totally overworked my bird’s nest painting and was so mad that I ruined it. I started over and in the end wasn’t even sure which I liked better. Love your shell!
Thank you all so much! I will do more shells soon, AM, never fear. I have a collection of “nature to sketch” and now I think the idea of looking down at the shells is a neat perspective. I was concerned about composition and this might be the answer.
Rachel Murphree Watercolors 
Love the work on the shadow, well done for knowing when to stop 🙂
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I absolutely love your shell!! It may be my favourite, so far. But then I love the sea, so why wouldn’t I love a shell? Of course, I love flowers too, so really do have a dilemma!
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I totally agree! Once it dries it will look different so I have to remember to stop and wait to see what the latest changes look like. I totally overworked my bird’s nest painting and was so mad that I ruined it. I started over and in the end wasn’t even sure which I liked better. Love your shell!
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Thank you all so much! I will do more shells soon, AM, never fear. I have a collection of “nature to sketch” and now I think the idea of looking down at the shells is a neat perspective. I was concerned about composition and this might be the answer.
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