Peggy's Cove-Nova Scotia

The next stage in the painting is to remove the masking lines that leave definition between sea and sky, boats and water. Once I scrape it off I add some of my sky/water mix to give some reflection from the boats and dock. I then add some rose madder to the boats and a variable mix of reds to the building in the background. Paynes grey makes up the windows on the boats.

Standing back and looking at the painting I realize I need more definition in the sky and more layers in the water. That will be the next stage and then I will begin working on the buildings. Painting on canvas coated in gesso is a challenge with watercolours as the paint bleeds…hard to keep crisp, clear lines.

I love the challenge.
Bob

Peggy's Cove-Nova Scotia

It's been a while since I've painted. I started a new career, water has opened up so have been stand up paddle boarding a lot and have been on my bike. Even played golf yesterday.

It's the May long weekend in Canada, its raining, family is out doing adventures so time to pick up the brush.
The weather outside is dark and grey……a brooding mood of cloud, moisture and contrast. That's what I want to create in Peggy's Cove. I want the sky and water to be foreboding, but the boats to be bright and alive. As the buildings and docks get pounded by harsh weather they need to be grey, faded, tired but with bright areas where new paint has been added.

It's always great to come back to the canvas and brush.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Bob