Sunbathing Rocks

[Balaji]

This is a 8.5" x 5.5" watercolour sketch, on 250 gsm Canson watercolour paper, based on a demo by Andre Kano (whose work I very much admire). I have always been terribly dissatisfied with the way I paint rocks. I have now decided to do something about it and this is the start. I also plan to revisit this sketch after some time to improve it.

 

[Donna T]

Nice rocks - and water - Balaji. I find rocks difficult to do too, especially in watercolor where hard edges can be lost. Mine end up looking like potatoes. I looked up Andre Kano’s work and he does rocks very well.

 

[Balaji]

Thank you Donna.
I am also glad that you looked up Andre Kano's work.

 

[john]

Good rocks. Yes I find them difficult to do also which is frustrating because it seems like they should be easy.

 

[Artyczar]

Yes, rocks are hard! I think it has to do with correct light and shadow. I'm no good at that.

Very good Balaji!

 

[Balaji]

John, Ayin...Thank you.

I agree with both of you. Rocks look as though they should be easy to paint, but so far, I have struggled to get them right. I hope to be better at it in a month or two. In fact, I plan to revisit this painting in a week or two and see if I can improve it.

 

[PaintBoss]

I like it and the rocks. I struggle with painting rocks too.

 

[Triduana]

I'm another one who struggles with rocks. The trouble is they are in all my favourite landscapes. Yours look good to me!

 

[Balaji]

Thank you Christine and Kay.
It seems we are all members of a very large "struggling with rocks" club.