Thursday, 29 November 2012

Harty Ferry Road




After my recent visit to Sheppey, I hinted in the previous post that I fancy painting a beach scene.
I think I'm going to paint it in acrylics but I'm currently using them to paint a harp decoration (its to
be a surprise for the recipient). So in the mean time, I've taken up a suggestion from Sonia and painted
this quick watercolour of Harty Ferry Road; the road near Capel Fleet Raptor Watchpoint.

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18 comments:

  1. ann @ studiohyde29 November 2012 at 13:08

    This is a great watercolour from your photo reference. I really like how you have left a piece of white on the telegraph poles etc.

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    1. Jerry30 November 2012 at 01:02

      Thank you Ann - glad you liked the white paper effect.

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  2. Sonia Aguiar29 November 2012 at 13:39

    ¡¡¡Muy bien!!! Esta es la acuarela que yo quería ver :)) Sabía que los charcos en la tierra te iban a quedar geniales. El camino que se pierde en la lejania... los colores muy adecuados... ¡Fantástica!
    Mi enhorabuena y un abrazo.

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    1. Jerry30 November 2012 at 01:08

      Thanks for the idea! I'm relieved that it didn't disappoint you and that it emphasised the features you were hoping for. Saludos Sonia.

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  3. Rita Vaselli29 November 2012 at 14:10

    Dear Jerry with the "patronage" of Sonia, I see at least ,from you,a work in watercolour inspired by the beautiful outdoor around you!
    Congratulations for this performance and I hope that ... this is the first of many more watercolours! You caught in  essential but incisive way the mood of the season and the place. Well done!
    Have nice week end!Rita.

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    1. Jerry30 November 2012 at 01:14

      Thank you Rita, I'm so pleased you like it. The fact that you describe it as "essential but incisive" makes me feel very happy as it's the direction I'm trying to do with my watercolour style. Hopefully I'll get some time over my Christmas break to do some more.

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    2. Rita Vaselli30 November 2012 at 04:02

      I like to watch the work of blogger friends,with eyes and heart and put it in the comment. I also love for me the words from other bloggers- friends that helps me to focus my way of painting.
        I'm glad you approve! The blog is a dialogue for us, as if we were neighbors that ... live inside a computer! Smile and Hugs, Rita.

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  4. Laura29 November 2012 at 15:16

    Jerry lucky you to have seen the elusive bearded tit which you mention in your previous post. I've seen all the other wonderful birds you mention but not that one. I keep trying to spot one but I'm finding they just avoid me. It is one of my ambitions to hopefully get to see one some day. Love the expansive openness and space you have created in your painting. I can just imagine driving down that track along the English countryside and maybe even driving towards the possible sighting of a bearded tit. Take care.

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    1. Jerry30 November 2012 at 01:19

      Laura, often the first thing to draw attention to a Bearded Tit is the "ping" call. If you learn that, one day you'll be near a reed-bed and suddenly shout "there's a Bearded Tit!!!". There's a good recording of one on the RSPB website at http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/b/beardedtit/index.aspx

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    2. Laura30 November 2012 at 17:05

      Thanks Jerry. I'll keep my ears open for the "ping" in future.

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  5. Judy30 November 2012 at 01:13

    Oh yes, I remember this picture, and you painted a great watercolour! It's a wonderful scene and you created great depth! I love the white you left!

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    1. Jerry30 November 2012 at 01:22

      Thanks Judy, for the 'white bits' I didn't use masking fluid, I just made sure that when I wetted the paper for the sky wash I left those ares dry so the colour didn't bleed into them.

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  6. Breathtaking1 December 2012 at 01:35

    A fine water colour Jerry, easily recognizable from your photograph on your previous post.Well done!! I'm sure the recipient of the harp will be delighted with your kind gesture!!

    Enjoy your weekend,happy painting:)

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    1. Jerry1 December 2012 at 16:08

      Thanks Sonjia, there is a story regarding the harp which I can't disclose yet, just in case the recipient bumps into my blog!

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  7. ShySongbird1 December 2012 at 10:33

    A lovely watercolour Jerry. I would never have known it was a 'quick' painting. I like the way it shows us a little more of the scene than we saw in the photo.

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    1. Jerry1 December 2012 at 16:14

      Thank you Jan. I find watercolours are generally the better for painting 'slickly' otherwise they can easily look overworked.

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  8. Francesc Barceló1 December 2012 at 14:50

    Estupenda acuarela, Jerry. Captaste a la perfección la atmósfera peculiar de esos caminos desolados.

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    1. Jerry1 December 2012 at 16:18

      Glad you like it Francesc. yes it is quite a bleak and desolate road which leads only to an isolated pub by the sea!

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