Composition Sketch in progress- Pemaquid
This compositional sketch is the result of the roughs below and two on location watercolor studies. It is intentionally not detailed. I enjoy the design process. I never used to take the time to experiment with different compositions - I just wanted to dive into painting (Truth be told, I still struggle with that). But I consistently started running into composition issues which were so labor intensive to correct.
In this case, I'll also re-position the boat further back and alter the angle of its profile so it leads back into the cemetery. These are small rapidly executed studies, including the watercolor on index card below. There will be much more foliage, as was in reality, in the final paintings. Shadows in the foreground were also part of this composition. I will also try a winter scene with shadows as an important part of the composition.
Watercolor Study on Index Card 4" x 6"
One of the effects along the coast and tidal rivers that I find particularly interesting are the vignettes of color of the ocean between trees. I'm also working to study more of the dramatic skies that we have here in Maine. The skies effects are so fleeting - yet beautiful and dramatic. I also enjoy working in Monochrome - to focus initially on value and composition without having to give a thought toward color is freeing. Working on the different color variations is an entirely different - yet no less exciting process.
Stay tuned.
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