Rona2: VSW Minerve France, 1


It usually starts with a sketch.


Then shadows.

I wanted to capture the dark that the leafy canopy created.
I used DeAtramentis Document Urban Grey ink for the grisaille work
so it would not move when I added watercolor.

I swear it has a gritty feel to it as well, and this was on hotpress paper!


Watercolors added.

Lots of Primateks for the gritty textures.
My only regret is drawing the few stones on the walkway.

Loving the virtual sketch-walk of Minerve; this image from Evalyn Baker
The “alleyway” seemed both cheery and moody at the same time.

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About D. Katie Powell

hollywood baby turned beach gurl turned steel&glass city gurl turned cowgurl turned herb gurl turned green city gurl. . . artist writer photographer. . . cat lover but misses our big dogs, gone to heaven. . . foodie, organic, lover of all things mik, partner in conservation business mpfconservation, consummate blogger, making a dream happen, insomniac who is either reading buddhist teachings or not-so-bloody mysteries or autobio journal thangs early in the morning when i can't sleep
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