. . . and naturally, I'm using a thick layer of shellac again, which really brings out the dusky gold.
. . . it could all turn to custard if the varnish doesn't dry smoothly. Love the combination of gold and rich blue.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Carp
And UNLIKE the painting of an EXTINCT creature below, this one we have in profusion - unfortunately introduced from Asia and filling many of our rivers. They are a real pest. But beautiful.
. . . and naturally, I'm using a thick layer of shellac again, which really brings out the dusky gold.
. . . it could all turn to custard if the varnish doesn't dry smoothly. Love the combination of gold and rich blue.
. . . and naturally, I'm using a thick layer of shellac again, which really brings out the dusky gold.. . . it could all turn to custard if the varnish doesn't dry smoothly. Love the combination of gold and rich blue.
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1 comment:
ooh, i love this, its BEAUTiful, like the water strokes too, looks like theres movement around the carp, Jem
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