My Frequent Dilemma
When I do a sketch that I'm pretty happy with, I'm often torn about whether to add watercolor to it or not. To leave it unpainted can leave it feeling bare. But if I decide to add watercolors, there's the possibility I'll mess up the painting and wish I'd left it alone!
For the painting of Merle Haggard above, I'm glad I added watercolor. For the one below, I'm still deciding.
...I just learned this one was selected as a Sktchy "Pick". I'm honored and excited, and now think I will leave it as is.
Interesting dilemma:) As I look at them I really like the black and white sketches. On the other hand, I think if it was of something inanimate that I would like the addition of color. Maybe black and white sketches "fit" humans because it is an artistic shorthand attempt to capture their essence.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy, and I appreciate your thoughts. There's something about the shorthand of a black and white sketch that you mention that appeals in art. ...Thinking of John Lennon's self-portraits which capture his essence in very few lines.
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