I did not apply black underglaze to these sprigs like I did most of the others. At first I was not sure I liked this effect but I have come to like it, especially because it does bounce the light in the manner it does. Using a certain color of clay body to achieve a certain color effect reminds me of painting with watercolors.
Before I was into pottery, painting was my thing and I painted in watercolors. Someday I plan to include a small 'gallery' of my paintings on my website. Someday ... there's that word ... but really, someday. Maybe soon. Next year? We'll see.
Back then I had a large palate of watercolors and took my time working through a book by Nita Leland titled "Exploring Color". There are 88 exercises in the book and it took me a long time because I kept going back and trying different palette combinations. If you are an artist and you love color, I highly recommend this book. Not only is it a ton OH fun, you will never forget what you've learned.
Great post Natalie.....I too did watercolors in my previous life!!! Actually, I haven't painted in over 3 years and I hate that I haven't. Anyway, I will look for that book. Sounds like it would help and inspire me to get back to painting. THanks
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ReplyDeleteLove the color, goes so nice with pale blue or sage green :)
Natalie, I love this color. I was lucky enough to win some of your sprig beads in a similar color. I've never used watercolors. But I did an acrylic painting of my three girls and I in the style of Monica Stewart's Unity. I asked an accomplished friend to do it for me but she was much intimidated by it. So I picked up my craft acrylics and did it myself. I am NOT a painter. But I have to say it came out quite good. I'd love to see your work.
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