Welcome to the Oct -- Dec 2008 Project. The painting for this project must be based on the theme, "Two Pigments". This will be a limited palette painting using only two pigments. The painting you submit must be painted specifically for this project and be watermedia. Submit your images to me via email or snail mail. Send title, size, and comments about the paintings and painting process. Let me know if it is OK to link your email address when I add your image to the project page. The project end date is Dec 31, 2008.
The images on this page are protected by copyright law. Any use without the expressed consent of the artist is prohibited!!!
Deborah Holmes
"Pond Lily"
I used Strathmore 140 C.P. and my painting is 6"x11.5"My two choices of pigments were A.J. Ultramarine Blue and Cadmium Yellow Light. The water was achieved by a dark mixture of Ultramarine Blue with just a touch of Cad. Yellow Lt. washed onto masked out Lilly and pads. I then stretched plastic wrap over the paper and let dry. Lifted of plastic wrap and removed masking and completed leaves with mixtures of Ultramarine Blue and Cad. Yellow Lt. in different shades and repeated washes. Lilly was shaded by dragging pond color onto petals with a damp brush. Center was done in shades of Cad. Yellow Lt.
Cathy Geha
"Untitled"
Having never painted with two colors before (and being relatively new to watercolor) I set out to try a number of colors together as studies only to find that there are hundreds and hundreds of combinations available. Each study was done on 12" x 18" Fabriano acquarello watercolor studio quality paper (300g/m2 - 140 lbs) using Winsor & Newton Cotman paints. After doing nine two color studies (so far) and liking at least one or more of the six min-paintings per page that I created I chose the prussian blue and yellow ocher study to send to you to share on the website. Each mini-painting is about 5" x 5". I have included the large painting with all of the mini paintings on one page along with each mini painting alone. I didn't know if ONE painting of the six mini-studies or the complete study would be a better idea to send in. Will leave it up to your discretion. Thank you for the fun challenge you set us and all of the information I have learned from doing these studies!
Gail Balga
"Calla Lilies"
For this painting I used Prussian Blue and Cadmium Orange. I don't think I will use those colors in combination again anytime soon. The painting is 3.5" x 6".
Pam Womack
"Watering Can"
Watering Can is done on Arches 12x16 inch, 140 lb. rough. The two pigments are Indigo and Cadmium Orange. Exploring lots of different two-pigment combinations was almost as fun as doing the painting. Nice project idea! My next "victim" will be an old banged up washtub leaning against a fence post on my father-in-laws farm in East Texas.
Dorothy Wagner
"Two Onions"
For this painting of the two onions I used Winsor-Newton Burnt Sienna and French Ultramarine Blue. I think you can say that this is my favorite combination for a two color painting - you can get a warm deep yellow and a blue -- to a black, with many warm and cool shades of gray in-between. I like working with a restricted pallet for the painting results in a unique harmony. This painting is 10 by 7 inches. on Arches cool press paper. Thank you for this interesting opportunity to explore the many facets of water color painting.
Bonnie Mcbride
"Untitled"
This is a loose painting of an aspen grove using new gamboge and antwerp blue on 7x9 handmade paper (deckled on 4 sides).
Barbara Sailor
"Purple Sunset"
"Purple Sunset" is painted on Arches 140 lb. cold-pressed watercolor paper and the two pigments I used are Indian yellow and Dioxazine Violet. The size of the painting is 10"X10". It is a poured watercolor with details added after the pouring has dried. Thanks for the opportunity to show our work and to see how others approached this project.
Susan Rose
"Wind Pony"
The wiind these past few days created this piece. I sat down with prussian blue and burnt sienna planning on doing a totally different painting. Inspired by what I had seen others do with saran wrap on a background wash from the previous project, I started out that way, planning on then scrubbing out the area for the original image. I never got that far. When the prussian blue, saran wrap wash dried and as the winds whistled through the cedar outside my wind, sending vibrations in the walls, I saw another faint image in the texture of the background. I went for it. Worked it forward with the burnt sienna and prussian blue layering. So here is my "Wind Pony" born out of the paper and pigment, fathered by the Kansas "breezes" (steady at 30-40 MPH of late....). 9" x 11".
Frank Schneider
"So I Said to Myself, Self ..."
Thanks for the challenging project. Attached is my effort. I used burnt sienna and paynes gray watercolor on cold press paper. The watercolor is 10 x12. It is titled "So I said to myself, Self..." You may put my e-mail address on your site as I like to hear other watercolorists ideas comments.
Randy Emmons
"Study In Ochre & Prussian"
This was a great exercise! Just the decision process to decide which pigments would give the tonal range was important. Prussian gave me the darks I wanted. The white of the paper of course added the high end. I use DaVinci paints and Waterford paper 22x15.
Ray Annino
"Untitled"
I've attached my contribution to the two pigment project of a two masted schooner making its way out on an outgoing tide in the early evening. One of the pigments is Ivory black but I am not sure of the other (found on my pallete) but it must be a Cd Red/Orange as I can see some orange in the sky.
Sherry Thurner
"Nora, 1928"
I have a sort of passion for old black and white photos, so I decided to try my hand at interpreting one I inherited of my paternal grandmother. She is standing in her best hat and fur-trimmed coat by the back porch of the same farm house in which I grew up. There is a companion photo of my grandfather that I mean to try later. My two pigments are black and white. I rarely use black, but for this exercise. 6x8 inches.
Paul Axtell
"Old Boat"
Attached is this quarters project. Also this years Christmas card. "Old Boat" There are many of these in the northwest. Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue.
Carol Prentiss
"In the Still Snow"
Merry Christmas Maury and thanks for another terrific year of Watercolor Passion. Can't believe I'm actually missing a good December snow. It is summer here in Brasil and Santa must sweat up a storm in his red flannel and white fake fur! This painting is a lovely memory from the past. Pat wanted to prolong the mystery of Santa, so he declared that if there really was a Santa there would be sooty footprints on the carpet. Greg who really did know better went along with the merry deception. I, on the other hand, had a heck of a time getting the soot out of the carpet! I wish a lovely Christmas to all the merry artists I've been associated with this year and I look forward to more great challenges Maury. Best wishes for the coming year. 2 Pigments Pentel -Chocolate and light Blue Green. Full sheet Arches 140 lb.
Jeni Smith
"With a Twist of Lime"
My submission is called With a twist of lime. It is 4x6 on Bockingford CP (NOT) paper. I used Van Gogh Sap Green and W&N Cadmium Orange of a mandarin in a tree which i photographed at my brothers house.. I loved the idea of the two pigments but it was a challenge limiting myself and I am not sure I am happy with the result.
Frances Coleman
"Untitled"
Here is my contribution. I have used Windsor & Newton ultramarine blue and burnt sienna. The painting measures 13" x 9" approximately. I enjoy doing snow scenes in these two colours. Season's Greetings to everyone.
Georgina Jones
"Untitled"
Almost didn't make it......camera problems
so had to scan the painting which cut out some painting on the left side.
140 cold press paper ,,,,,Winsor Newton Payne's Grey and Burnt Sienna. Isn't
it surprising what you can do with two pigments?
Hope you, and everyone in the group have a wonderful Christmas.
Maury Kettell
"Andy's Junk Yard"
I've been thinking of doing an old car or truck painting in a more colorful mode--something with less value and pastel colors. This project allowed me to move in that direction. I used W/N cobalt blue and DaVinci red rose. I'm looking forward to doing the real thing with the addition of a yellow.
Beverly Stone
"Ceremony"
Thank you for all that you do assisting the watercolor artists! I so enjoy your website! Here is my entry for the "Two Pigments". This is an 10" x 11" watercolor on paper.
Frank Murphy
"First Snow Downhill"
I'm happy to be back - Size = 14" X 20" ,done on W/N 140# cp with M. Graham - Ultramarine Violet & W/N - Burnt Sienna watercolors. As always the project was fun and a learning experience. Looking forward to the New Year and more "Projects". I need to get some more painting done and update my website.
Penny Thompson
"Reflections and the Water Lilies"
I actually found this more difficult than
painting with just one pigment. I did a painting of some water lilies in a
nearby neighboring pond, using Prussian blue and cadmium yellow, thus enabling
to use some greens in the lily pads. This is entitled "Reflections and
the Water Lilies". Thanks again for the challenge.
Cathy Joerger
"Untitled"
What a fun project. I used French Ultramarine and Light Red on this piece. It is about 9" x 12" on 140 CP paper. Stormy day on the Oregon Coast. I loved the challenge of limiting to two colors.
Richie Gunn
"Vally View"
Last day of December and finaly got the 2 pigment painting done. This is mostly wet on wet using burnt sienna & ultramarine blue the white is paper white. I tried the less is more thinking here. Happy New Year.
Project Closed