Tag: still life
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Bitten Pear Impressionism Still Life Painting
I painted this bitten pear with gestural lines and a loose application of watercolour wet on wet. This approach allows the colours to melt together and create a softness that works well in contrast to the dark lines. I work with a non-waterproof ink pen so that I can actively choose to soften some edges…
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Drawing Glass
This week, my sketchbook has been captivated by the quiet, everyday beauty of glass. It’s a medium that presents a unique challenge, and a rewarding one at that. Unlike a solid object, a glass jar or bottle isn’t just about the form itself—it’s about what you see through it, the way it distorts light, and…
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Painting a glass of whisky
When I first started out as an artist, I thought glass was really difficult. But truth be told once the process is simplified it’s actually easy. The structure is really just made up of different shades of highlights and shadows that surround the background colour. I first took my reference photo by placing the glass…
Emily-Rose Alcock Art 