Bathing at Smitswinkels bay

Posted by Stephen Quirke on January 7, 2011 under Art, figure, watercolor, watercolour | 10 Comments to Read

So here is another take.  After this it is time to complete the fishermen.

This is also on Arches Hot pressed (185gm) and is 280 x 380 mm.

Here is the second posting earlier this afternoon.  I have a feeling that less is more here:

Here is the first posting of this work along with the comments:

And I have ten minutes to be in bed – I feel the painting drawing me in – but I need a good sleep or I turn ugly…

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  • James said,

    Hi Steve
    Very good. I like the depth brought out by the light contrast of the girl against the rock, and even the depth difference from one leg to the other. A clear focal point that draws the eye in and with complementary colours in the rocks. Nice
    James

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Howzit James – thanks man – mmm I am quite pleased with this – just a bit more to define the rock and the sea then it is done I think.
    Have a great day over there –

    Mind the bears

  • Carol King said,

    Lovely painting Stephen. Your bather is beautiful and your rocks look like jewels to me.

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Hi Carol – thanks – you getting some painting done today?
    I am working on this now.

  • Carol King said,

    Sadly, no painting today. Work and some family matters have kept me from painting recently. Plus I have to do more on my sketchbook. Soon though, I will be back to painting regularly.

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Hey Carol – that sketchbook sounds like a good thing

  • Linda Halcomb said,

    The colors in the rocks and the shadows on her body are beautiful. Really lovely painting.

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Thanks Linda

  • Keith Palmer said,

    Superb Stephen, I love the delicate colour and skin tones.

  • Stephen Quirke said,

    Hi Keith
    Nice to see you here – I love your pen and watercolour sketches – thanks for this positive feedback.
    Stephen

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