After adding a touch of turquoise to the painting below, it occurred to me that I had never tried mixing this color with my yellows to make greens. Why not? This blue, so sympathetic to green, is on my palette as an incidental. I use it as an accent color sometimes, occasionally mix it with other blues, but I don't think of it as a mixing color in general. Well, it's never too late. Curious about the result, I mixed my turquoise (Capri turquoise by Terry Madden, it is semi-opaque, another reason why I'm cautious about mixing it) with aureolin yellow and quinacridone gold. As you can see, these greens are not shy, and should probably be used in moderation, but I was excited to see the possibilities of using them for an accent of fresh spring green.
It was too late to incorporate this discovery into today's painting, but I will be looking for a suitable subject to try it out in the next few days.
Painting of the Day: "Serin sokak - Cool alley"
Watercolor, 5"x7" $100
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Is it green enough?
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Long time, no see! I love these greens - and today's painting. Also you're redecorated blog looks fab. I've been thinking about redoing mine for some time so I appreciate the inspiration. I've been messing with colors since settling backing into the studio in the past couple of days so you've further inspired me to work on mixing the untried. Thanks!
Hi Suzanne, welcome home. Always glad to provide inspiration :) Thanks for the compliment about my redecoration - I gave my website an overhaul recently, including a new banner, and used a modified version for my blog.
I love your enthusiasm, Mineke:) Whether its painting or not, it's wonderful to come upon new discoveries.
Those shades of green are so rich and vibrant, and no, they are not shy!
What incredible greens! And what a beautiful painting - always love your work.
I love the greens, especially where they're a bit diluted and I can really see each one.
Your daily painting is lovely too--the wall on the left has such a lovely glow. And I admire your foliage, as always!
Beautiful greens and beautiful paintings! Everytime I saw your watercolors, I want to go and paint some too :)
Hello Mineke
This is my first visit and I must say I shall be following your work again.
Much to see in such a small piece.
Lovely and fresh.
Regards
I agree Nancy, it's wonderful to discover new things - and every time is a good time for it.
Thank you, Liz. I'm still looking for a subject to use those assertive greens...
Thanks Laura. The mix in the swatches (these and earlier ones) is about 50-50 yellow and blue, at medium strength at top (i.e. just enough water to make them flow easily) and diluted with water only at bottom. Glad you like the foliage, I'm always a little intimidated by it - hence these exercises.
Thanks for the compliment Yasemin. I hope you'll go and paint whenever you can.
Hello Trevor. Thanks for the visit and your kind words. I was glad I happened to see your blog and I will be back to visit again soon.
Hello Mineke,
it was nice to find your blog and of course now I'm following it. You discovered good greens, I never thougt to on these.
It's great to see how you get these watercolors on such small formats.
Thanks to share your work
Fernando
Thank you very much for the visit and comment, Fernando. I am glad to have discovered your work now, too.
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