Raining today as well:)
The Descent Series
Rainy Day 1940’s
June 9, 2014
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Comments on: "Rainy Day 1940’s" (41)
Elena, do you happen to remember what colors you used in this and the others that are in the red tones?
This is basically cad red light, or brilliant red (depending on the brand of watercolor). Underneath is a flesh tone to get the drawing going. Also a little cerulean blue and ultramarine blue.
Wow, you are obviously very experienced in mixing them to get the color you want. I will always be learning…..Thank you for that; I will have to experiment now! What is the flesh tone color, a mixture?
Some watercolor companies make an actual “flesh” color-a caucasian mix of white, burnt sienna, and cadmium red light. The white provides a little opacity, so it works well for planning marks.
Brilliant! ❤️
Many thanks Violet!
Wonderful!
Thank you Anette!
Yes, joy and light!
A few clouds too, but so what?:)
I like “summer rain”- it’s all nice and warm, and afterwards everything smells nice. I bet she likes “summer rain” too- her smile is super wide! 😉
One of those joys that most of us cherish, I think. Thanks Jess!:)
I agree with the others… really conveys a sense of joy and happiness!
Thanks!
Summer joy springing from everywhere. Especially that smile!
Thank you:)
Your use of white space is lovely, Elena!
Thank you Millie!
What a smile – she is enjoying herself so much!
A surprise summer shower, I think. Thank you Anna!
Perfect Elena, a great historical feel about the piece.
Thank you Mary:)
It has been raining here too 🙂 You always manage to create so developed wonderful characters,excellent as always !
You are so kind. Thank you:) Hope some sun shows up soon.
she could have been one of my aunties
She was one of mine:) Thanks Terry.
Great attitude! She radiates happiness!
A summer shower seems to transcend time. Thanks Richard!
She is radiating sunshine in the rain, what a happy person!
Ah, that’s nice Patti. Thanks!
Hi dear friend! greetings from Italy!
Thank you! Greetings from the US!
You are fortunate to have rain! We are in a drought where I live! I love your sketch!
Oh no! Wish I could export:) Thanks Patsy.
Me, too! You’re welcome!! 🙂
Nice! Like how you represented the rain and the freshness of your watercolors!
Thank you Palmira!
What a joyful image —– even in 1940s.
I suppose a summer rain will always be welcome. Thanks Yoshi!
Ah, but that’s happy rain falling!!!
[rainy here too – that is if the heavy lingering clouds decide to!]
🙂 Happy new week, Elena!
Thank you Marina!:)