Fe366, Boat at Dungeness.

[john hoffman]

Watercolour 12x16
Bockingford tinted paper

Finished this one today. Been doing charcoal and pencil a lot lately so I thought I would get the paints wet for a change. out of the frame for a few days so I can make any alterations.



This post has been edited by john hoffman on Jul 17 2010, 04:50 PM

[artman]

Nice job, I like the texture on the beach, perhaps a slightly more interesting sky would improve it, you could always add a couple of small purplish evening clouds.

[robK]

A very nice watercolour John. Nice accurate drawing in the boat and a nice feeling of recession towards the horizon. That's where the strength and interest of the picture lies.

Like Ken I like the textural treatment of the beach as texture. Trouble is the beach has lost the sense of recession - those two lengths of wood now look as if they're suspended in mid air rather than resting on the shingle.

If you're going to make alterations concentrate on the foreground.

[JMG]

It's a wee bit small so I can't really see much of the detail, but what I can see looks very good to me John

[Dorothy]

lovely painting John, love the resession effect of the sky

[Probe]

Hi John ,
Like JMG I don't seem to be able to enlarge the image but as far as I can tell it looks great. Lovely colours and texture.

john

[john hoffman]

oh .... dont know whats happened there... I will take a look...

[uncertain]

Hello John,
peaceful scene, well drawn boat . Sky fine as it is but agree with Rob about the beach.
Sarah

[pierre]

Hi John,

An attractive scene with a beautifully drawn boat. Looks even better when enlarged on Photobucket which worked fine for me.

Took the opportunity to look through your Photobucket Album, John - most impressive!

Best regards,
Pierre

[Del]

Hi John,
That darned 'Photo Bucket' is playing up with me too.
But from what I can make out by expanding the picture, it seems ok.
I agree with Rob re: foreground.

Del:

This post has been edited by Del on Jul 23 2010, 11:04 AM

[Shaz]

I was thinking 'wish I could see a larger pic' and then had the brainwave of clicking on your webpage, John.

That painting is just beautiful - I adore the way you have worked the foreground beach, wonderful texture!

PS You have some lovely paintings on your website.

[uncertain]

Hello John,
me again.....your painting reminded me of something I had seen somewhere and today whilst tidying up my worktable I came across it. In the Summer edition of ART and Illustrators there is a master class article by Joe Dowden pp 52-3-4-5.
He uses masking fluid to achieve his beach, etc. I don't use masking fluid but you maybe do? Anyway, I thought you might be interested in the article.
Sarah

[Julia]

It is image 6 on photobucket and asking me to log in to facebook to post a comment. Thought I wouldn't do that without asking your permission first. A well executed painting btw.

[john hoffman]

Thanks Guys
I have anchored the old runners down now and that looks better, the pic is in an exhibition at the moment. Have had some favourable comments but no sale.
Hey Sarah, I took a look at that article ( mate had the mag still) and that is a very similar technique to mine but with a lot more professional resul, I will have to give it a try next time, Thanks for the heads up.