“Repetition is the mother of all learning”
©2017 Elizabeth Fram Watercolor and graphite
The past couple of weeks I’ve been painting glasses of water.
©2017 Elizabeth Fram Watercolor and graphite
I’m interested in the distortion of the cloth’s pattern seen through the water, and the challenge of capturing the effect of light on both the glass and the liquid.
©2017 Elizabeth Fram Watercolor and graphite
Having a repetitive subject like this to sink my teeth into is probably one of the best ways for me to learn and to grow (think scales on the piano). But in order to maintain interest it’s just as important that there is sufficient variety and an adequately steep challenge.
©2017 Elizabeth Fram Watercolor and graphite
I’m finding enough similarity between subjects that I am starting to sense a recurring order and structure with each new sketch, while the variables of pattern and color between them (as well as the desire for improvement) is the substance that is keeping me thoroughly engaged.
©2017 Elizabeth Fram
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I searched a few of my heroes to see what they did with the subject
Mark Adams, Black Water Jar, 1982. Aquatint, 16.25 x 16.75, Teaberry Press, Edition of 30
David Hockney, Postcard of Richard Wagner with Glass of Water, 1973. Etching, 8.5 x 6.1, Edition of 100
Wayne Thiebaud, Drink, 1999-2002. Oil on panel, 26.6 x 29.8cm
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Check out Marc Taro Holmes answer to the question: “When practicing drawing, do you recommended drawing the same thing till it becomes perfect or drawing different things every day?”
Also – if you are relatively local, I just noticed that Marc will be giving the workshop “Still Life in Watercolor” on December 2nd at the Helen Day Art Center in Stowe.
Light + water = magic! And this quest you are on overflows with it. Thanks.
Encouragement is a wonderful and much appreciated incentive. Thanks John.
I love the illusion of the container of water and how it distorts the background! Very successful and the colors are wonderful. Fun to see the scope of your talent!
Many thanks Michelle; I value your input.
Gorgeous images…timely subject. I love your switches from the fluid colors of this type of exploration to the linear pen/ink sketches. The color in these was lovely. Nice way to balance stick season approaching!
Yes; variety is the spice of life. And switching back and forth keeps me on my toes. Thanks for your thoughts!