Sunday, February 26, 2012

DF&F 52-8 Tiger Trout and Driftless Caddis




Swing by Jason's blog to check out his Tiger Trout or Driftless Caddis!

Tech Info - Watercolor , gouache and pastel on Watercolor paper. 11" x 17".


I know this one was very simple. Just lines sketched for the structure and an action line sketch sketched in to show the flow of the image. My plan was to get the image sketched in and that would be it for the post. Next step was to continue on with the painting without the pressure of trying to finish it within the 30 minute time frame. After the initial sketch, I started to lay down washes. Lots of water and pigment. I like to lay down the mids and the darks early. Knowing that I will be coming back in with gouach later allows me to to this. The image at this stage is nothing but a collection of dark shapes. Once these washers were dry, (which took a long time!) I came in and started to work on the form and lighted shapes with gouache. Below is the series of images to get to the final.:





First step, very wet washes and a bit of spattered water for texture.




After the first wash dried, I added another layer, Lots of pigment and water. I also stood the image 180 degrees so that the washes ran in the direction of the action. 






The final image.




One of these days I will get to finishing the Brown and Stone image. 


Prints are 8" x 10" reproduced on digital watercolor stock, signed and number. Each print comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.



Sunday, February 19, 2012

DF&F 52_7 Bunny Leech



Swing by Jason's blog to check out his Lake Trout or Bunny!

Tech Info - Watercolor and gouache on Strathmore cold press watercolor paper. 9" x 11".


Nice and simple leech for this week. Looking forward to swing the tube version of this for Spring Steel soon. The way the weather has been, it will not be long!


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Prints are 8" x 10" reproduced on digital watercolor stock, signed and number. Each print comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

DF&F 52_6 Striped Bass and Deceiver


Swing by Jason's blog to check out his Striper and Deceiver!

Tech Info - Watercolor and gouache on oatmeal paper. 10" x 12".


Look Closely. I call this One "Eye of the Striper" I have the song - "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor now playing over and over in my head.


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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Drawing Flies & Fish 52_5 Crazy Charlie


Original status: Available




Swing by Jason's blog to check out his Permit and Charlie!

Tech Info - Watercolor and gouache on oatmeal paper. 10" x 12".


Went with just the fly this time. It has been a while since I have done just a fly. Feels good. 



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Prints are 8" x 10" reproduced on digital watercolor stock, signed and number. Each print comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.