I will post some of my versions of her work with a little explanation. Later I will post the paintings I did in the afternoon, without her as a safety net! And also some of my sketches done before breakfast and in my room after dinner (no one was venturing out for the nightlife oh dear). I did over 30 paintings, so will obviously pick out the best! I am no fool. And perhaps do a few posts.
I will start with paintings done in Verona. First 3 are 16 x 10, and are in the style of Hazel Soan. I will give you the main colour combinations as some are quite interesting.
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| A reddish bridge with strange thingies on the top. Clouds Aliz and F.Ultra, Bridge Burnt Sienna and Winsor Violet two colours I would never have thought of. |
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| Section of the famous Arena where the Opera is performed en plein air. Hazel thought the arena wouldn't make an interesting composition but still wanted to paint the main thing in Verona. Painted mainly in Indian Yellow, Alizarin and Prussian or Winsor Blue. |
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| This was a really difficult subject, especially as the police were having to park around us! We didn't get booked for taking up their parking spaces! Look at all those windows and shutters. Camera has distored the lines but must confess it wasn't my best drawing, and the people are not in correct proportion. Was glad to get this one over with!!! Main wall was in Raw Umber and and F.Ultra. Raw umber is a colour I don't often use. |
I have enjoyed watching some of your last painting from your latest few posts. Love the elephant and the other animals! Sometimes you really get it right straight away without much planing isn´t it so? I just wish it would happen more often!! haha Take care!
ReplyDeleteThe elephant WAS without much planning. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case!!!!! But I do take chances, which sometimes work. Taking too long planning is not me at all.
DeleteSounds like you had a wonderful holiday Polly. You've come home with some lovely paintings, I look forward to seeing them over the coming days / weeks.
ReplyDeleteSharing the colours you used is a great idea too - I'm going to give B Sienna and W Violet a go next time I have my paints out. Which won't be too long as I, like you. paint virtually every day!
I'm not putting them all on! Ha ha. that would be too much for everyone. B.Sienna and Winsor Violet is an unusual combination. Winsor Violet is very staining otherwise it's a delicious colour. Good luck with it.
Delete30 is alot of paintings, well done! I like all of these and the people are great on the last, even if they're slightly tall!
ReplyDeleteThey are not only slightly tall, the back ones are terribly small!!!
Deletesounds like you had a wonderful time.apart from the weather and not sampling the night life......I would have sampled it with you for sure.......all in the name of finding new painting subjects you understand LOL
ReplyDeleteintersting colour combinations right enough.thanks for sharing!!!!!
Val
It's a pleasure to share. I know I am very fortunate. Would have been great for us to find some night scenes to paint, Val
DeleteGlad you had a great time Polly. A trip to remember perhaps and you have all your lovely paintings to remind you.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have some wonderful memories in my paintings. Better than any photographs!
DeleteThe snow has fallen in the Alps lowering the temperature, but bringing color back, in the Po Valley ... These days the sky was blue again. However the atmosphere with subtle variations of gray are typical of Northern Italy this season ... charming atmosphere that I can find in your BEAUTIFUL watercolors. I do a lot of effort to paint outdoors ,so I really admire your work and I admire how, as a professional painter, you have kept a great concentration, despite everything that could be happened around you.Have nice sunday!
ReplyDeleteOh Rita, I am not a professional painting, jut a hobby painter! I thought the holiday was too late in the year, especially being in the mountains. Many people look over your shoulder, and you have to get used to it. What a beautiful area despite the grey clouds. Bellisimo.
DeleteWhat a fabulous opportunity you have had Polly, Hazel is a beautiful artist. These Re terrific and I look forward to seeing your collection. Pity about the weather it's just like watercolour painting, unpredictable
ReplyDeleteYes I am very lucky to be able to go on these courses. I am only showing a selection. The weather was a challenge and surprisingly there were many wonderful paintings at the end exhibition.
Deletethese are complicated...and you've done a wonderful job of them. I hope you are proud---you should be! They are super paintings....esp that last one...gadzooks, it is complex and you nailed it
ReplyDeleteCeleste you are very kind. These three were with the guidance of Hazel and you can see her hand in these paintings. Gadzooks, I am glad you think I nailed it.
DeleteI love seeing your paintings that you are doing in your workshop in Italy and hearing all the details about your experience. I think your paintings are very good especially the one with all the buildings and the people that you worked so hard on.
ReplyDeleteThank you Barbara. When I saw all those windows I thought oh dear me (or something stronger). Hope you are well and have a good week
Deleteall of these are incredibly challenging and difficult views polly ...i'm impressed by all of them ...verona is such a beautiful town did you paint castelvecchio ? ... i esp like the arena ... hazel must be a very inspiring teacher .
ReplyDeleteThey were all in her style really. And we didn't paint castelvecchio. I would love to go back there as I was that busy painting I never went inside the churches etc. Yes, she always inspires me, and thank you for your lovely comments
DeleteIt is funny but the one of the Arena is my favorite of the three...maybe because it is a bit looser. All of these are challenging due to perspective and architectural elements. You handled them well! I agree that burnt sienna and windsor violet is an odd combination for the bridge, but it works. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and process with us.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the area pic too. Thanks for visiting
DeleteWonderful paintings! What a great experience!
ReplyDeleteYes amazing experience, and to see how she coped against the odds
DeletePolly - wonderful paintings. I bet you had a great time. I have read some of Hazel's books - I am sure she is a great teacher. Hope you will share more of your work soon. Take care and have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie. She is an inspirational teacher, and wants to pass on her knowledge otherwise it will die with her!! And she is a lovely person too. Thanks for popping over
DeleteUnas pinturas fantásticas.Seguro que ha sido una experiencia inolvidable...menudo taller!!
ReplyDeleteGracias Paloma
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