Today, this painting of Whitby harbour made it to the top spot in the Art Web’s Popular Artwork, which is pretty good considering there are over 4000 works listed. It’s taken 2 years to get there. The painting was actually bought last year by one of my most valued customers in Japan, which is quite poignant considering the terrible events in Japan today. Sometimes, it’s hard to know what to say really.
Evening Harbour, Whitby Lights
60cm x 30cm on Box Canvas
There are a couple of watercolour competitions coming up in the next few months that I intend to enter. It’s a medium that I haven’t used for a while. I prefer the physical, tactile and textural approach more suited to using oils and acrylics. I’ve always found watercolours too delicate and precise for my liking and have never been able to achieve the rich vivid colour I want. However, I came across this Howard Hodgkin watercolour the other day. I love his bold, deep, intense use of colour. Can’t wait to have a go myself now after seeing this. Where’s my watercolour set?
A Storm
Howard Hodgkin
1977
Well, a couple more hours of painting before the daylight goes, then I’ll see if Wifey wants an aperitif and a game of Scrabble. I’m on a good run at the moment, 14 games undefeated.
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