Fearless Friday, Photo Effects & A Blue Bottle
You have to be fearless to paint glass, it’s tricky!
I decided to “paint” the bottle with some computer effects first
Clockwise from large original photo,
PicMonkey sketch effect top right,
PicMonkey levels effect middle right,
PicMonkey burst effect lower right,
PicMonkey posterize effect bottom middle,
Waterlogue watercolor painting, lower left and below
Looking at all these photos helped me decide how to simplify the shapes for painting
I started with a very light sketch. Keep it as light as possible so it won’t show through the transparent watercolors
The sketch below was darkened for better visibility
Next comes the first layer of color
Second layer
Third layer
Adding the twine and shells with a turquoise wash over the whole bottle
At this point I decided not to do the plate and other background elements, and just do a simple shadow
I used a damp sponge to “erase” the plate and to lightly spread the background wash upward
I deepened the shadows and added other dark highlights
This is a little tight, but I am determined to get over my fear of glass…
Be fearless!
You can see more photos of this table Sea of Glass here
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Gorgeous Jenna!!!!! It almost looks like the earth and is so peaceful. I feel a message of world peace.
Wonderful! I love picmonkey and I also love how you used it to help envision your painting. Awesome idea!
What a lovely table! The painting is so pretty and how inspiring you are! The tutorial makes it look so easy.
Your talent amazes me! You’re definitely blessed with a gift… beautiful! 🙂 ~Rhonda
Thank you Rhonda, it’s like everything else, the more you learn the more you realize you don’t know!
Totally impressive. I think glass and silver are so difficult to paint that I’ve always refused to even try them. Chris Hartsfield, another local artist besides you, does it well. Your step-by-step instructions and the genius of using picmonkey first are a big help. Now . . . if I’d only get out my paints again.
I love Chris Hartsfield, his work is stunning. Realistic painting is a stretch for me, so this is a challenge. I didn’t realize you liked to paint, Leslie Anne, I hope you’ll get back to it!
Love learning from your process Jenna even if I paint in oils. Glass is tricky to capture and I think you did the decanter justice. Beautiful!
It’s a start, I would like to learn to loosen up a bit with this medium, realism isn’t really my thing. I’ve never painted with oils, the most vibrant colors of any medium I think. I appreciate your comments and encouragement Johanne! I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Gorgeous! I have to admit I have never been brave enough to tackle a bottle or anything glass. I think it turned out beautifully.
Thanks Ellen, I am fascinated with glass and reflected light, but it’s so hard to paint! >
I’m impressed with your painting, Jenna! Love all the colors and textures in your tablescape.
Watercolors are fun! Have a great weekend:@)
Jenna, Using PicMonkey & Waterlogue to break down the shapes and shading prior to painting is brilliant! I hope you’re enjoying some blue water views this weekend 🙂
That’s beautiful! The colors you see in the original amazes me. How did you know to do all the green colors and that the green was behind the blue? You were right on target there! 🙂
Aren’t you nice, I have much too learn-the trick is to really see what you’re looking at versus what you think you see or something like that! I hope your HH has a great Father’s Day! >
Jenna, once again your talent is shining! Beautiful!
I love how you broke it down, you make it look so easy That’d be a shame not to try and paint one.
Very interesting way of showing an artistic treatment and technique. Love the shades of blue you used, and I think i have to go look at that picmonkey app. Thanks, Sandi
thanks Sandi, endless possibilities! >
Loved this. Color me inspired. I have done a similar project but printed out the image and then cut it to get the chair shape right on both sides and then added paint to my outline. I am going to have to learn this technique too. Thanks for sharing.
thanks Pamela, your idea of tracing the shape is a great one! Happy painting!
Wowwww…SO pretty! I love the colors!
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I love the way you show and inform us of your process!
wow you did a great job with the painting Jenna. You are so talented.
Thanks for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J & J. 🙂