You may have noticed that there are hardly any posts about the 'Aquarellistas' of the Hangar... This is because we have our own blog, www.aquarellista.blogspot.com. It is very popular among other watercolourists and watercolour teachers 😉 But now and then there are paintings that we don't want you to miss...
Last week the subject in the Aquarellista group was 'Sea Turtles'. Just Because. Also,
they are very interesting, ancient creatures, around
for over 100 million years, from the time of the dinosaurs. I learned
from Agnès that they cannot retract their flippers like other turtles.
Well, and they are absolutely beautiful, intelligent and full of
expression!
All of us worked on doing them justice in watercolours - and I think that worked out! Here are some results:
This sea turtle was painted by Bev, 'Diving' movement very well achieved!
Celina's
turtle - almost finished... I love her clear lines and the contrast
between the flowy background, the interesting back and the almost
mosaic-like flippers and head
Another
gorgeous sea turtle, by Elia. This one high up in the sea. Perfect use
of salt and colour.
Sylvie I's turtle in deep Sea, visibly created with pleasure!
This colourful version was painted by Agnès, I love it! For the story behind it, check out her blog www.hobbysketcher.com
Patience painted this amazing fast
and energetic turtle... he swims just under the surface, and the sun
shines!
And last but not least, Brenda's, in the watercolour & feltpen technique that she so often uses in her work. Comic book-effect that adds the wink we sometimes need!
Our correspondent in Bretagne, Michele, sends her love to all, and these two watercolours! I love the pendant - well done, that silver shine!
A very young sea turtle, also by Michele. Fantastic colours!!
