Clean painting

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I have been visualizing finding an art studio to live and paint in for years really. And what a gift from the universe that nearly exactly what I was imagining was dropped into my lap! It is right on the water, built on stilts over the beach and the tide comes underneath the house... almost like a boat, but it doesn't move! I have completed 2 paintings in my first week and am feeling the high-frequency salty air creativity vibes... Below is the first of a new series I'm working on. I am…

🙌 Just finished filming a LONG exclusive video for Patreon members where I share ALL the pigments and brands of watercolours I currently use in my palette. As an bonus Patrons can also watch the process video for painting the actual palette (no I didn’t clean it up specially) So make sure you sign up to my Patreon to watch as it’ll be ready by Friday (or before) . . . Although I was annoyed I smudged some of the swatches it’s a lesson in patience - I should have left that page to dry before…

I like how this painting looks like a photograph. the composition of the painting is nice in relation to the space around it. The value is also very clear which adds a lot of contrast to the painting. The brushstrokes are also really clean and smooth. I like the colors in this painting, they go well together. This painting is really strong but one thing that I would change is the shirt collar, the angle looks wrong. I would also add more value to the green jacket, it looks flat without…

3 posts published by Inspiration Sandwich during March 2013

Soothing hues, summer energy, and ethereal seascapes define the colorful work of French illustrator and artist Quentin Monge.

Make your own watercolors at home using only 2-ingredients !