Another Layer

Another layer, this time the darkest darks and a little more under painting. I'm using Thalo green and Quin Gold for my darks. My under painting is Quin Rose and ultramarine blue, changing the mix depending on my need for cool and warmth.

I just got Jan Hart's new book called "The Watercolor artist's guide to exceptional color" and I just started reading it today and from what I've seen so far the book is AMAZING. In fact, I'm not going to add my local color to this painting until I finish reading her book. Then I'm going to do a post of the whole book. The paintings in the book are just beautiful.

I normally do work a bit faster than this painting is taking me but, what can I say, "Life Happens" My oldest boy, KC, just got over a horrible case of mono. And my younger son, Kody took his mountain bike off a skateboard ramp and broke his collar bone and arm. I also just started a new job in the past few months. So...give me break ! :)