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Having used the pure pigment of gouache, these Akua intaglio inks are a bit pale by comparison, but I thought they might be able to approximate snow light in their own way, so I moved aside the oils and began. Even though I find making monotypes so arduous at the start, as I begin to finish there is usually a sense of wonder and delight. They take time, focus and luck. I love rubbing the paper with the wooden spoon , lifting up the corner and seeing what it all means in reverse etc...
No sun up this morning while walking the dog and the colours and light at the end of the lane reminded me of Hiroshige. I wondered whether using Horoshige's colours in one of my colour studies would create the feel of snow. I tried to think about colour ratios, very loosely, and grabbed, tore and cut paper quickly. I wanted to keep away from reproducing the structure. Clearly missed an opportunity to use my favourite melon orange, in my haste, though.
These 'snowlight' oil sketches have become a part of my day. The snow is still pristine in our Nayland Farm micro-climate. the original is a bit duller, a bit more like the grey snowlight of today.
Heavy snow last night and overcast today. I only have titanium white, I wonder what lead white would do?
Also making snowlight mailart, drawing on colour studies and gouache painted paper.
This snow light is beguiling! That high key blue-green white-light through the window changes everything. Another tiny 5x7 canvas.
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