I did find it hard going to start with, and obviously the finish is totally different to a watercolour, but I did find it interesting that I used my brush in a different way to how I used to paint with acrylics, so it turned out to be a bit impressionistic. Also, I realise this is the first painting I've done with just acrylic paint, and not mixed it up with collage bits and pieces.
I used a canvas board which I found lurking at the back of my cupboard, and the acrylics were the heavy body Basics by Liquitex (the student quality ones).
Still waiting for summer to arrive so I can throw off the jumpers and coats, so ...
a little summer something from Emily Dickenson while we wait ...
A soft Sea washed around the House
A Sea of Summer Air
And rose and fell the magic Planks
That sailed without a care -
For Captain was the Butterfly
For Helmsman was the Bee
And an entire universe
For the delighted crew.
Those heavy body acrylics may be student grade, but I have some and they are very good quality in my opinion. I really LIKE this painting. Possibly because there is a bit of impressionism, and possibly because I really like the subject matter. Regardless, it is a beauty.
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