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WatercolorPainting
When I retired, I thought it would be fun to try my hand at painting...and I thought Watercolors would be the easiest. Wrong ! The secret continues to elude me, but I keep trying various techniques ... perhaps one day it will all come together. Meanwhile, I humbly show my work so far. Thanks for visiting - Mike
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Updated on Feb. 9 2009
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Communities: Painting , Photography
Tags: Art , Painting , Watercolor , Digital , Photography
 
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Daffodils wc pencil.jpg
All watercolor pencils. From an illustration of plant portraits.
By Mike on Nov. 22 2008
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Roses Portrait.jpg
The watercolor of these roses is mine but not the composition. The drawing (18 in. x 12 in.) was done using an illustration in an instruction book on how to paint plant portraits.
By Mike on Nov. 22 2008
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Virginia Whitetail Stag.jpg
The setting is in a wildlife area call "Explorer Park" on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke, Virginia. The area is teeming with Virginia Whitetail Deer and Wild Turkey.
By Mike on Sep. 21 2008
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Beached Boat.jpg
This one started off on a scap piece of paper when I was rubbing the tip of a watercolor pencil on the paper to sharpen it. I just kept going and then added water. One of those "happy accidents"
By Mike on Sep. 19 2008
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Virginia Whitetail Fawn.jpg
This little fawn was in a field near my home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. No, didnt paint this in the field. Instead used my digital camera for a reference photo and painted this one with a combination of watercolors and watercolor pencil on 300 lb. rough.
By Mike on Sep. 18 2008
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Mountain Home.jpg
This is typical of the scenery near my home . This particular scene however is not my home, but is instead a photo in a Watercolor Book. I made a grid of the small photo in the book, then drew it on a larger grid (20" x 30"). It was just an exercise and admittedly appears a bit mechanical to me. It was still fun to do and my wife likes it so I guess I'll keep it :))
By Mike on Sep. 17 2008
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Springtime Cardinals_mikehudson.jpg
An early (3 yrs ago) attempt at drawing with watercolor pencils. They are a little tricky but fun..just draw, blend and then paint over the entire drawing with a fine brush and clean water.
By Mike on Sep. 16 2008
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Carolina Wren by mikehudson.jpg
This was fun to paint because it also relates to my strong interest in Birding...These little birds have a BIG voice !!
By Mike on Sep. 15 2008
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Maya writes:
Hello sir,
           I think u've the most awesome folder.Bcause i love water painting & i'm really trying hard to do too.Can i ask some of questions related to watercolours.ok
         1)If i dont have same colours as suggested in book (coz i'm learning from a book) so what should we do.Like Cadmium yellow,cadmium red....i dont have those so what should i do.
         2)How much amount is need when we do Wet-inWet,light to dark paintings.
         
          Thats it i think.Plz sir help me out, bcoz u might be helping future artist.....
                                                                                                Thankyou....maya
Added on Feb. 9 2009
Ian Paul writes:
Mike you have some lovely paintings here and with your permission i would like to showcase them on a website called  ubPROUD   please let me know if it is OK
Added on Nov. 19 2008
cdemerritt writes:
Hi Mike, I just wanted to stop by and ask if things are going alright.   Well, I also wanted to see if you had any more paintings you posted too. Happy  Hopefully, you are working on one because I really like your work. (I sound selfish!) Wink  - but I have had a chance to see more of your photographs. Take care Sincerely, Catherine  
Added on Oct. 2 2008
S.C.Vincent writes:
Thank you for your lovely comment on my painting, The Islet!
 
Your watercolours are very  pretty indeed, and you have achieved distance and depth in your paintings!
 
Watercolour is much more difficult than oils.. I just get to splosh the paint on and see the magic happen with oils! don't wait for your next life.. do it now! I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
Added on Oct. 1 2008
ashes writes:
I am sorry for such a late response but I have been away from my snippits for a while. Your comment was truly appreciated and you have amazing talent. God has truly gifted you. I will be back to view more of your works. Smiles, blessings, and hugs. ashes. Red Flower
Added on Sep. 27 2008
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