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.



15 comments:

JJ said...

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

MaryO said...

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

Kate (Cathy Johnson) said...

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...

Vickie said...

These are wonderful. Beautiful colors and blending.

EWian said...

Sweet!

The plum/burnt carmine colour just stands out wonderfully.

EWian

Jennifer Rose said...

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 :)

lindaablkb@yahoo.com said...

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

Alex said...

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! ^^

Peachtreeart said...

Beautiful shades and hues of earth tones!

Tom@PFD said...

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

MILLY said...

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.

Ann said...

Thanks everyone!

Teresa said...

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.

christine said...

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

Genxster said...

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

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