Celebrían finished
Added 2018-07-15 13:18:54 +0000 UTC"This Hither Shore"
Watercolour and white gouache on Canson Héritage cold-pressed paper, 30x23 cm
Paints used:
Naples Yellow, Raw Umber, Lavender (Mijello)
Ultramarine Blue (Sennelier)
Dragon's Blood (Maimeri)
The Naples Yellow and Lavender are both quite opaque, "chalky" colours whose combination results in this pastel look here.
With this piece there comes a bitter realisation: I can no longer paint detail in faces if they're this small. Not even with a magnifying glass. I just can't get in a sharp enough image anymore. I had had a faint hope that the holidays would improve my eyes - and we're had two wonderfully relaxing days, with eating out and having fun at the park, sleeping in, watching the X-Files and breakfast on the terrace - but the blind spot is worse than ever.
I'm at a loss of what that'll mean for my art. Of course I can always go larger and less detailed, but that isn't what makes me happy. With this one, I fixed the face in Photoshop (and it's sort of okay on the original, after I'd gone in three times with white gouache and coloured pencil for greater control, and then just forced myself to leave it at some point); I could enlarge the face in the lineart stage and then do less detail with paint; but it's a bit of a blow. :/
Comments
ooooooooooooooh my heart
Davina
2018-08-05 13:34:36 +0000 UTCI've just ordered a x10 magnifying glass... let's see what that does. :)
Jenny Dolfen
2018-07-17 17:07:54 +0000 UTCThis picture is gorgeous! I’m so sorry to hear about your eye. I love your art so much, and I am very sad to hear about the inability to paint details. The way you paint people is what has always drawn me to your art. If you stop painting, I would view it as a great loss.
Gwendolyn
2018-07-17 15:41:06 +0000 UTCThis is such a beautiful painting Jenny! I am so sorry your eye issues are not seeming to get better. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and I am so very glad I can support you in some way.
Sommer Sorenson
2018-07-17 15:38:46 +0000 UTCWhat a wonderful piece!❤️ I‘m sorry... to hear your eyes getting worse is really sad. I wish you all the best. You will find the best way for you. I‘m sure!❤️
Sabrina College
2018-07-16 04:50:59 +0000 UTCLovely work! It's even lovelier, knowing the challenges you had to produce it. I know whatever happens, you will adapt and find new ways to produce beauty -- it's part of who you are! <3
"Blade" McMicking, D.I.
2018-07-16 01:37:11 +0000 UTCThis piece is like a dream indeed, so beautiful and delicate. Now, I'm so sorry about your eye getting worse. But I'm sure you'll find help and there will be a way things get better for you. Hugs and kisses. We've got your back here and always will.
Laura Michel
2018-07-16 01:06:37 +0000 UTCI guess that's my way of dealing with stuff - telling people I trust. Hope I'm not boring you all. ;) I hope I'll find a way around all this somehow,
Jenny Dolfen
2018-07-15 22:18:33 +0000 UTCAw, thank you so much!
Jenny Dolfen
2018-07-15 22:17:22 +0000 UTC:hug:
Steven Tryon
2018-07-15 18:08:03 +0000 UTCI feel really touched by the delicacy of this piece 😳 Also, hearing the news of your eye saddenes me. Your art makes this world so much more beautiful place 💙
Damako
2018-07-15 17:57:51 +0000 UTCOh my goodness, this is beautiful! It's so ethereal and dreamy. The colors are perfect. Jenny, I am so amazed and awed at your courage to post your challenges. Brava for your persistence and I hope that beyond all reason they find a way to help your eyes. Thank you for your beautiful self and the artwork. <3
J.D. Wright
2018-07-15 17:30:54 +0000 UTCY'all are already helping so much! I just had two people leaving after I posted this. :(
Jenny Dolfen
2018-07-15 16:01:11 +0000 UTCI'm sorry to hear about the trouble you're having, that's got to be difficult. I am sure you will figure out a new way <3 I wish there was something we could do for you!
Anna R Dunster
2018-07-15 14:47:46 +0000 UTC
