Original artwork description:

Solitary tree after a snowfall in January.

Another series of watercolors working to achieve a minimalist feel. In this case watercolor using quick strokes with a Japanese writing brush on rough watercolor paper. 12" x 16" image size with 16" x 20" mat, ready to frame.

The subjects I choose to paint tend to have an interesting massing, a layering of elements and a quality of light and shadow. As I travel, should I come across a striking scene I may simply take a picture for future reference, draw a quick sketch or paint on site.

Open skies, storms coming in, sweeping vistas, mountains and grasslands all call for broad strokes and bold light and shadows. I strive for an economy of color and execution that can bring a landscape to life. If I can capture the shadows, forms, space at a given moment with the flow of line and color, then I can start to feel that I have succeeded. Working in such a quick, expressive manner can be like playing a jazz riff, improvising with the moment. I start with the basic composition, placing elements as needed, some planning on where I want light and shadow. Then I throw away the sketch, the photograph, look away from the reality and let the paint, the brush and the water flow.

Materials used:

paper

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#landscape #contemporary #trees #forest #winter #snow #mountain #southwest landscape 
Winter - Original Watercolor Painting (2017)
Watercolour
by CHARLES ASH

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Solitary tree after a snowfall in January.

Another series of watercolors working to achieve a minimalist feel. In this case watercolor using quick strokes with a Japanese writing brush on rough watercolor paper. 12" x 16" image size with 16" x 20" mat, ready to frame.

The subjects I choose to paint tend to have an interesting massing, a layering of elements and a quality of light and shadow. As I travel, should I come across a striking scene I may simply take a picture for future reference, draw a quick sketch or paint on site.

Open skies, storms coming in, sweeping vistas, mountains and grasslands all call for broad strokes and bold light and shadows. I strive for an economy of color and execution that can bring a landscape to life. If I can capture the shadows, forms, space at a given moment with the flow of line and color, then I can start to feel that I have succeeded. Working in such a quick, expressive manner can be like playing a jazz riff, improvising with the moment. I start with the basic composition, placing elements as needed, some planning on where I want light and shadow. Then I throw away the sketch, the photograph, look away from the reality and let the paint, the brush and the water flow.

Materials used:

paper

Tags:
#landscape #contemporary #trees #forest #winter #snow #mountain #southwest landscape 

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