Thursday, February 16, 2006

Illustration Friday....Simple

Simply Sunbathing Sea Lion
This is a postcard that was stained with a Chai Tea Latte mix then watercolor applied over it after it had dried. The paper is handmade watercolor paper from India. I am usually such a detail oriented realist that as this painting evolved I saw these wonderful colors emerging and I just felt the need to keep pushing it. I enjoyed this painting so much that I doubt I'll ever mail it to anyone!

7 comments:

steve said...

Yeah, that would be difficult to part with. Some great artwork here!

Amy Zaleski said...

Beautiful job on this seal. Thanks also for sharing your technique. I also love your chair...didn't see it last week!

Mike Thompson said...

GREAT WORK!

AscenderRisesAbove said...

Another wonderful illustration!!

HARDWAX said...

sublime!

Aravis said...

This is absolutely gorgeous. I suppose if one isn't going to drink their chai, painting with it is a good alternative. *G* Seriously, this is wonderful.

Anonymous said...

The paper you use is gorgeous! Love how you pushed the image ... feel the warmth of the sun :)