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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Can less be more?

March Marsh
Neocolor II and colored pencil on pastel board
5 x 7 Inches
©Ann Thompson Nemcosky

Couldn't think of a title, so I am definitely open to suggestions for this one! Some more color play on pastel board only this time with the specific image as a starting point. I wanted to keep the edges softer and the color more subtle. And I was trying to articulate the scene without being so literal.

I have the stages of this piece here, with a detail of my scribbles at the end.



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15 comments:

  1. JJMay 19, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    This is beautiful, the colors capture a cool morning feel.

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  2. MaryOMay 19, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    How nice to see the progression of this piece, Ann. I love the finished work, it's very calming and peaceful looking.

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  3. Kate (Cathy Johnson)May 19, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    This is wonderful, Ann! Well done...

    And I got my delightful ACEO yesterday, thank you! Wish I could get my email to you to go through...

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  4. VickieMay 19, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    These are wonderful. Beautiful colors and blending.

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  5. EWianMay 19, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Sweet!

    The plum/burnt carmine colour just stands out wonderfully.

    EWian

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  6. Jennifer RoseMay 19, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    thanks for the close up :) Its really neat to see how the colour mix together to get the final colours :)

    less can indeed be more, sometimes simple works best :)

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  7. lindaablkb@yahoo.comMay 19, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Lovely, I think you should name it whatever emotion it evokes in you, such as serenity or awakening.
    Linda B.

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  8. AlexMay 20, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    It's simply great Ann! Love the different stages and I really appreciate and admire the amount of patience you put in a drawing. I especially love the reflections on the water and the shadows of the grass... I mean the details are just mind blowing! ^^

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  9. PeachtreeartMay 20, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Beautiful shades and hues of earth tones!

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  10. Tom@PFDMay 20, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    I really like seeing the progression and learnt a lot by looking at this, great stuff

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  11. MILLYMay 20, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    So much to see, you have been busy and produced some interesting work. Love the slide show with all your stages of the Reeds, great to see your process and colours.

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  12. AnnMay 20, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Thanks everyone!

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  13. TeresaMay 21, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    It's interesting the way you go from undetailed general forms and progress to the details. Your paintings are lovely (as always) and remind me a lot of pastels.

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  14. christineMay 22, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    This is just lovely! The colors go together so nicely and the overall feel is very calming.

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  15. GenxsterMay 29, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    I love WIPs! Thanks for posting this. I enjoy seeing how you layer your colors. You do such fine work.

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