When I cut a 22" x 30" sheet of watercolor paper into four 11" x 14" pieces, the only waste is a 2" strip. I cut the strip into 2" squares and made some three color combination paint samples. I have been meaning to do some experimental paint samples for quite some time, and with this strip of watercolor paper staring at me, I finally did it.
And not only did the strip of paper inspire me to start some samples, but some of the results have inspired painting ideas based on the colors alone. Don't you most often think of the subject first and then decide what colors to use to depict the subject? Well with these three-color samples, I not only found some great and not-so-great combinations, but a couple of them have inspired subject matter ideas.
The sky in my previous posting was inspired by the color sample in the upper left hand corner. I'll post more of my colors-turned-into-subjects as we go along.
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5 comments:
Great color samples! It is remarkable to me, to see the colors one can make by mixing colors.
Oooh! Just like candy! (MY kind of candy.) Testing colors is so important - and fun!
It's amazing that you posted this today. I spent an hour last night tearing large sheets of heavy wc paper into small squares for a new series of small paintings (but larger than 2").
Suzanne, can't wait to see your new series! My color tests really are fun. I can't wait to do more.
Caren, what a great idea and having them in pieces you can pick up to mix and match. Thank you for having me on your blog roll. I need to put one on my blog as I think they look so neat. I did add your link to my site and love your work.
Caren: I think the paint swatches could make a great collage. Jim Drummond
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