Friday, March 19, 2010

Waterlilies, 24"x36" watercolor underpainting and pastel on sandpaper.
A very hot July day at Giverny, standing on the bridge in the full sun, doing just the most essential parts, no finishing, no unnecessary detail. I learned a lot about less is more.
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7 comments:

  1. Celeste BerginMarch 19, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    wow---I have never seen this one--it is just sublime!

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  2. Ann BucknerMarch 20, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    Beautiful work.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 20, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Such a lightness in execution! One can feel the liquidity of the water.

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  4. Katherine van SchoonhovenMarch 20, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Kitty, you are a master! This painting is light-filled and glows with sunshine and moisture! It's absolutely beautiful!

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  5. Dean H.March 22, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    Love you less is more! It excites and holds my eye.

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  6. Anita StollApril 8, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    My hats off to you from one pastel lily pond painter to another. This is exquisite

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  7. Jala PfaffMay 3, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Gorgeous.
    Congratulations on your show too.

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