I've Got The Three Colour Blues

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If you're familiar with my work you'll know I'm Colour Crazy and overdose on it probably far too much for a lot of people's taste. I just can't help it! I remember an art tutor saying to me that my paintings were like "everyone shouting at once"!
Today I thought I'd try a different approach. Instead of following my instinct with no particular plan of which colours are suitable, I decided to try a few little sketches using only 3 colours for each. Oh my goodness what will -power was needed. Once I get my brush loaded with luscious colour it's like a drug!

But I've now got a newly found love for paynes grey. Who'd have thought it? I don't really have the Three Colour Blues. Today I have control and restraint...
and I kind of like it! :)


Comments

Buskitten said…
I like it too Jessie! Especially the kitcat in bed, that's so lovely! Good topic for IF this week too!
8 May 2009 at 15:35
Julia Guthrie said…
LOL I like the way it was described as everyone shouting at once! :)
Each to their own, I say! I love colour too.
But these 3 colour paintings are equally lovely :)
8 May 2009 at 16:16
Gretel said…
There is a lot to be said for self restraint in colour...it's a good discipline! (Ask Arthur Rackham)
8 May 2009 at 17:01
Anonymous said…
Hi Jessie
So glad to see you over at my place, many thanks fro the lovely comment. Good to fing someone with lots in common.
Your artwork is fantastic!!
I have beeen really enjoying looking at it.
I will definitely come and visit you often too. Must put you on my list, hope that's ok.
Warmeat wishes for a happy (and hopefully sunny) weekend.
x
Sumea
9 May 2009 at 08:48
Jess said…
Thanks Liz, it;s based on my daughter's cat who thinks she's human.

Thanks Julia :)

Hi Gretel, Arthur Rackham is my hero and would be pleased with my self control!

Hi Sumea, thanks for coming over to visit :)
9 May 2009 at 17:39
Jo Potter said…
Hi Jessie,
I have just found your blog through Karen's site (Moonlight and Hares). I'm now following you!:)
I love your little fox in the blue coat and your other magical illustrations.
Best wishes Jo.
9 May 2009 at 22:38
kathy hare said…
love it.. especially the girl on the hill..
13 May 2009 at 14:07
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