Showing posts with label Aureolin Yellow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aureolin Yellow. Show all posts

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Colors of Spring

Pen and Ink with Watercolor Wash
Aureolin yellow, Rose Madder Genuine, and Cobalt blue are what I consider the colors of spring.   They are also my favorites.

Their properties seem to blend and glaze well making them wonderful neighbors.  A certain softness gives them a gentle glow.

One doesn't get a rich dark when using these three.   They remain light or in the mid-tone range making them a great trio for those early blooms.



Watercolor with ink embellishment

March's entrance may have brought another arctic blast but there are signs of spring.   The robins, blue birds and starlings have returned.   Soon the flowers will start to bloom.   Warmer weather will come.   In the meantime I will put another log on the fire, sip a cup of tea and dream of soft yellows, pinks and blues.   Thank you for stopping by.   Please have a wonderful week.   God Bless!

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