Thursday, August 20, 2015

St. Charles - Main & First Capitol

St. Charles - Main & First Capitol
(c)2015 Steve Penberthy
Watercolor on Strathmore Gemini 140-lb paper in handmade sketchbook, 
6.75" x 10.25" (17 x 26 cm)

I sketched this on location while sitting in direct sun on a hot, humid day.  I'm starting to realize how much Urban Sketching can be an endurance sport!  I liked the angle from which I sketched this scene, but next time I'll scope out a shadier spot...!

4 comments:

  1. Lovely, Steve! Is this trying out your new blue? And yes, it CAN be an Endurance sport, can't it? Well said!

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  2. Thanks Kate! Yes, using my new W&N Winsor Blue in the tree washes. Due to the hot weather, this painting was kind of a rush job, and the tree washes were laid in pretty quickly. I do love the bright spring greens I get with the Winsor Blue with cool and warm yellows!

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  3. Glad you're enjoying it! Gorgeous color.

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