Monday, 14 February 2011

The Alphabet Paintings: F

F is for ...................


Fluke



When I first saw this photo, it struck me exactly HOW large a whale's fluke is. That was because the seagulls seemed so tiny in relation to it. Having seen many seagulls - they are not small!
I must also tell you, watercolour is just the best medium - things happen and you think wow! I had one of these moments with this painting. The background was a wall of rock in the photo and I was going to paint an under wash to help give texture to the rock - but when this under wash dried, I was amazed by it and left it - as the background you see now. My wow moment!
I hope you like it too :)
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27 comments:

  1. Betty 14 February 2011 at 03:19

    I love watercolor paintings. You have some very nice ones. Do you have an etsy shop where you sell yours?

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  2. Maria's Watercolor14 February 2011 at 04:52

    Pat, this is amazing, just love the background, the lighting of the water and splash is simply perfect!

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  3. Sadami14 February 2011 at 05:22

    Dear Pat,
    I love your blog and work! Absolutely unique, challenging different ways and enjoying them! Thank you for sharing!!
    Cheers, Sadami

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  4. Gretchen Bjornson ART14 February 2011 at 05:29

    This is a wonderful piece Pat! I love it's monotone quality. Very striking!

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  5. AK14 February 2011 at 05:35

    This is actually a WOW painting. Fabulous.

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  6. Studio at the Farm14 February 2011 at 07:22

    Very cool whale's tale! And a good "wow" moment.

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  7. Anamaria do Val14 February 2011 at 09:58

    YESSSSS!!!! I loved it!Watercolor is magical and you are talented, Pat. Great watercolor. xx

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  8. Franz14 February 2011 at 13:37

    F is for.....FANTASTIC!!!

    Good evening Pat!

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  9. Miss Hillbilly14 February 2011 at 13:42

    My heart stopped when I looked at it. I just LOVE whales. Always have! They are so majestic! Wonderful job, my friend!!

    xx

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  10. Ann14 February 2011 at 14:11

    amazing painting. I didn't realize that part of the whale was called a fluke. Learn something new every day

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  11. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:02

    Thanks, Willow.
    No, I don't have an Etsy shop.. but I do have my own web site. The link is on the right.

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  12. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:03

    Thanks, Maria.
    I can honestly say this one has amazed me too :)

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  13. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:04

    Sadami, what beautiful compliments. You are very kind. Thank you xx

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  14. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:06

    Thanks, Gretchen!
    It does have that monotone quality - but it took three colours to make it look simple. That's another thing I love about watercolour - the ability to mix :) xx

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  15. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:07

    Asit, thank you. It feels special to me, indeed a wow painting. xx

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  16. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:08

    Thanks Kathryn - glad you like it :) xx

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  17. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:09

    Thanks Anamaria. So lovely to read that another artist thinks I'm talented *hugs* xx

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  18. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:10

    Good morning Francesco - I smiled when I saw your comment :) Thank you so much - for the lovely compliment and for playing along *hugs* xx

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  19. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:11

    Thanks Tonya :)
    Glad you think I've done a wonderful job! xx

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  20. Pat15 February 2011 at 00:12

    Thanks, Ann. I'm pretty pleased with the painting :) xx

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  21. Sandra Busby15 February 2011 at 00:49

    You definitely made the right decision to leave the background! It looks like a moody sky with lots of rain coming down. Marvelous! :0)

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  22. Pat15 February 2011 at 01:32

    Thanks, Sandra.
    I just love that background :) xx

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  23. Beryl15 February 2011 at 03:19

    Wow indeed!

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  24. Pat15 February 2011 at 10:04

    Thanks, Beryl xx

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  25. Mermaid's Palette15 February 2011 at 10:51

    I love this, Pat! Your background is perfect for this also!
    Sheryl

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  26. Im Zweiten Stock15 February 2011 at 17:26

    This is a very powerful image. I love it.

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  27. Tito16 February 2011 at 02:55

    Magnifico acquerello, realizzato con grande maestria. Complimenti Pat. Ciao.

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