Wednesday, January 05, 2011



Wanted to share some rapid studies from my flat files. Experiments on blue gray and green gray toned paper. In addition the clouds above the water contain several types of opaque whites (Zinc & Chinese White - Titanium, different manufactures, materials, etc.

Venetian study - 3x4 1/4 inches - Gouache & Watercolor w/ dip pen & brush

Clouds over Water - 5x6 inches - Gouache & Watercolor w/ dip pen & brush

12 comments:

Gregory Becker said...

Thanks for taking a look at my work. I appreciate the feedback. I'll keep the brush glued to my hand. Love the cloud study

Zach Hartlage said...

I really like the swift movement of the clouds in the first one.
There is a really nice choice of color in the second one.

billspaintingmn said...

These are fantastic! They trigger my imagination. Your art does that.
appy New Years!

Unknown said...

Wow- that cloud actually looks like a big wave which ties it in so well conceptually w/ the sea below.

Jared Shear said...

Powerful work Erik!.....as always. Really enjoy these two.

Lisa Le Quelenec said...

This has just stopped me in my tracks! I like the top study very much. I can see I will have to work my way back through your archives.

Shane Pierce said...

love the massive cloud and the venetian study with the dark mood and the dome popping.

abhishek singh said...

i Love the energy in your work :)
it'll be awesome to have a Book with all this and more complied in it:)

adebanji said...

Brilliant!

Brenno said...

Hey Erik,

I've just purchased your DVD and am already on my third watch. It is indeed amazing. Browsing your blog, I found that back in December 2008 you said you were planning more in the series (such as DVDs on site sketching, time of day studies etc). Are you still thinking of making those? They would be great, and I'd certainly purchase them without a second thought!

neiko ng said...

very very impressive and powerful piece! all your work blow my mind!!

Sherman said...

Magnificent work! I really enjoyed viewing it!
Sherman Unkefer