Liquitex Slo-Dri blending media enabled a smooth blending from the aqua colors of the close water to the magenta of the distant water. The sky also fades from a pale red to pale magenta. The gradation of colors give depth to the painting. The blue green aqua color suggest ocean rather than fresh water.
Ocean Sunset Isle - Brian Kelly, 2010 acrylic on canvas board, 9″ x 12″
- the MuseThe mountains in this painting were violet and ultramarine blue mixed with Slo-Dri Blending Media. The result was a bit like watercolor, especially the faded snow capped mountain in the distance that adds depth to the painting.
Peninsula Boathouse - Brian Kelly, 2010 acrylic on canvas board, 8″ x 10″
- the MuseI painted this for a friend who is an avid fly fisherman. I started with the sky and water and worked until I had the sunrise effect I wanted. Then I added the trees and grass. By dabbing the green on thicker on the left of a tree and thinner on the right a dramatic effect of morning side light was created. I originally envisioned the trees more in shadow, but the accidental affect really made the trees pop like they were lit my a morning sun. I liked the water before reflections/shadows from the trees were added, so I opted to leave them out. I wanted to leave the water lighter to balance the bright sky.
The sky is the focal point for this painting. From top to bottom it starts as magenta, then red, orange, and finally a bit of yellow was mixed in. The colors were also lightened with white as they neared the horizon. It gives the impression of the sun being just below the horizon. All opaque paints were used. A blending media helped to blend the sky.
Fly Fishing Sunrise - Brian Kelly, 2010 acrylic on masonite, 9″ x 12″
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