Watercolor, step by step.....

Many Shades of Winter

I am teaming up with Northwind Image this year in the Inspirations 2011 exhibit and this year I am painting from the photograph by Northwind Image shown below. The photography and paintings / textile art in this exhibit will be displayed side by side to feature what photograph inspired the artists. If you are in the Topeka area during November - December, stop by the Classic Bean in Fairlawn Plaza at 21st & Fairlawn.

The filmstrip image below is a preview of the beginning stages of my watercolor with the last image my reference, the actual photograph. Be sure to check my progress of this painting in my: Original Artwork album within the galleries section on my website at: www.tscpgraphics.com

When I paint I always have some watercolor paper off to the side to check the colors and test the waters, literally!

I want to thank Grant & Delores of Northwind Image for giving me permission to paint their photograph. To view more of their photography, visit: www.northwindimage.zenfolio.com 

I hope everyone is enjoying my new blog, thanks for visiting!

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Lightning Never Strikes in the Same Place Twice...

Electric Shock

Electric Shock

This image is straight from the camera.  I have tried capturing an image of lightning for some time. I usually end up with small glowing bursts of light that end up looking like a lightning bug flew in front of the lens. Other times I have entertained myself while on the rode by taking traveling lightning shots. I have never ended up with anything I have ever considered a true lightening capture. 

This evening was finally my perfect opportunity. We had an incredible lightning storm so I jumped at the chance to set up the tripod up right in front of our house. I do not mind a tree line, in fact I think it give perspective but I am not a fan of power lines. I strategically pointed the camera on this brilliant night display of lightning that jetted across the sky without it looking residential. Since it was so late, I really did not want to pack up and head to the prairie though I am sure it would have been a spectacular sight.

I am glad I stayed put because chances are I would have ended up missing out and finally ended up with a lightning photo I am pleased with! 

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