Pink underpainting

One Spring Morning, pastel, 14 x 11 If you follow my blog, you've seen a variation of this image three times now. Sorry for the repetition. When I find a particular subject that I like, sometimes I find it beneficial (and fun!) to explore it a bit and see what else I can do with it. I first posted an oil version of this scene that I did on location recently. I was able to capture lighting conditions that I found worked nicely with the composition. As I was preparing to teach a particular…

The latest print in my shop 💓 I love playing with reflections of the sky in little ponds. This piece was I spired my a small marsh by I drive past daily near my home. One day the sky was a super bright pink color at dusk. I was able to capture the color more accurately with my paint brush than I could with a camera. . #paintinglandscape #paintinglandscapesofthesoul #landscapepainting #paintingsforsale #dusk #wisconsinartist #wisconsinart #wisconsin #abstractlandscape #impressionistic…

Working on another swallow painting. This time with a pink irridescent underpainting.

'Meadow Dreams' 18x24 pastel with pink underpainting ©Karen Margulis purchase painting on etsy $350 You've probably heard it before. There is no right or wrong choice when it comes to selecting underpainting colors. That is both comforting and scary at the same time! Imagine facing that big piece of blank paper. It is waiting for you to get started. You need to put down something....but what? You can't really make a wrong color choice.....or can you? I have learned through a lot of trial and…

A vibrant pink underpainting and expressive abstract backgound make this saguaro painting especially engaging! Acrylic Original available for sale.

Who says eggs can’t be a little vibrant? 🥚✨ If you’re struggling with your paintings feeling flat this caption is for you! In this gouache piece, I experimented with using a hot pink underpainting rather than the traditional burnt umber or raw sienna. Underpainting is a great way to lay down the first layer of color, setting the tone for your entire piece. It gives your painting a depth that builds as you add layers, and sometimes—like with this hot pink—you get a beautiful surprise when…

Trying out pink underpainting - Yue Zeng Art Studio