I’m learning that I like to paint things that are as realistic as possible but totally fantastic…..
This watercolour is 30x30 cm’s and I want to paint it in oil on a canvas that is double in size. My question is: is it worth it…..Interesting enough, are the colours ok. I would love some feedback…. @jacqbb
I like everything about this. I can imagine a magical story behind this. The colours really pop on a black background. It’s certainly worth it if you have the time and inclination. If you consider it a chore then don’t do it. Looking forward to seeing it in oil as I feel that the seed has already been sown.
@jacqbb I agree with @wakelys you have amazing talent and doing it in oil. Should give you some flexibility in all the detail that you are so good at. Like her I’m looking forward to seeing your results.
@jacqbb Exquisite composition. It reminds me about the fantastic illustrations on the dixit cards (board game). I totally love those. Exactly as you put it: realistic items in fantastic setting.
In yours, I wonder how those plains/hills in the background would look if they were in more vibrant colours and not necessarily green... Or mabye not all greens. Maybe a stripe of orange or purple here and there... Just a penny thought.
@jacqbb - fantastic! this would make a spectacular cover for a fantasy book, something that is opposite of the dark harry potter stories. i envy your skill in blending and shading, especially the colours of the balloon and most especially the sky in the background. that is just awesome! more awesome is the fact that this is in watercolour!
@monikozi@summerfield Thank you both for the colour suggestions, I tried it out today using more of the purple colour and it worked really well. Vikki I asked Junko for permission to use some of her photo too. Thanks for the tip!
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Thank you for your suggestion Jak, I tried it out while desaturating my photo on the city part. The greyish colour didn’t work in my opinion, the fantasy feeling got disturbed, but I’ll try to use some bluish purple to see if that works better.
In yours, I wonder how those plains/hills in the background would look if they were in more vibrant colours and not necessarily green... Or mabye not all greens. Maybe a stripe of orange or purple here and there... Just a penny thought.
seconding @monikozi moni's suggestion of vibrant colours, it brought to mind, and maybe it would serve as an inspiration, this photo of @jyokota https://365project.org/jyokota/365/2022-06-12
so looking forward to seeing the oil version. aces!