
What I've learned from doing this half sheet is to study one koi while I practice painting it. You have to be quick painting wet into wet and I often hesitate, walk away, come back and wipe out as can be seen by the white fish (or will be a fish eventually) in the lower left corner.
A lot of blogs show mostly completed work. On this blog one will see some good, some bad, but all a learning process. Cheng-Khee Chee has my admiration for painting the most beautiful koi paintings, which are by no means easy, as it takes a lot of knowledge and skill about painting and the subject matter.
4 comments:
Ann, these are gorgeous! Did you do it the way Chee does, lifting the fish out? Wow! You have my supreme admiration because I've watched the dvd of him doing it!! I want to try it but haven't had the courage yet. Love this! I love koi paintings. Love the action of the top fish, too - he looks like he's swooping in to swipe some food. Beautiful!
I tried to do it the way Chee does it lol. That takes a good eye, quick hands, and knowledge of the subject and I'm definitely not there yet. Was sure fun and messy though. I now have pthalo blue/green fingers! :D
LOL, don't you love it when your fingers are so coloured!
Oh sure, green or blue fingers makes a great fashion statement, especially when shopping! ha ha Bleach water works great though for removing the stains. :D
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