Thursday 19 January 2012

Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Lake, Jaipur.
This is the last painting with a Rajasthan theme before I move on to something new. This lake is somewhere near Jaipur, but I'm not sure where - could be Man Sagar Lake. I'm trying to get the feel for water, but at present it is still eluding me.

8 comments:

  1. I think the feel of the water is good here..

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  2. I like this. I think my favorite part is the group of people. They add life and a splash of red is always a good idea to draw the eye. Have you seen Prabal's latest water scene? He uses a really effective technique of painting the ripples on with clean water over drying paint. You should have a look :0)

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  3. I don't know why you think its eluding you Frank. It does feel like a family enjoying time by some quiet water. Sandra's right too, Prabal's ripples are effective. Maybe its what you are searching for?

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  4. Thanks Prabal, Sandra and Pat. I've been looking closely at pictures of water as well as the real thing, and the one thing that I have noticed is how much contrast there can be with lots of really darks as well as light areas. The water here looks too light to me now. I will try again soon.

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  5. This is very nice Frank - I like it very much. It is light and airey and has a very relaxed look to it. Before I read your text I had actually thought what a good job you'd done with the water. Prabal's ripples wouldn't work in this situation but I think you're own treatment is much better than you think it is. ;-)

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  6. Beautiful work Frank. I love the reflections in the water especially. :)

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  7. Thanks John, Crystal, maybe I'm too critical of my own work?

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  8. The painting is gorgeous and full of light and I think you did a great job with the water , perfect reflections!

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