River of Gold ‘n Umber

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Watercolors –  a river scene in warm golden umbers draws us in.

Its lovely simplicity adds to the charm, to my eye.

I used my imagination.

I used my memories of strolls from the past, to create this watercolor.

 

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River of Gold Impressionist Watercolor

 

Watercolor Landscape

 

Choosing not to replicate ….. a photo.

But to search myself, in hopes that what would emerge would express the subject and feeling best.

 

 

Memories surfaced.

Of The Turon River and Sofala, NSW Australia.

Times we spent hiking along the river banks, playing.

And panning for gold.  As Autumn, cloaked us in her perfection.

 

 

It is Autumn, once again in Australia.

Absolutely beautiful.

perfect,  for more zen strolls……..

 

 

 

 

 

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23 thoughts on “River of Gold ‘n Umber”

  3. I love the soft warm tones and colours you’ve used here – beautiful! I have checked out Toko Shinoda and I do like her work – awesome abstract work with minimal colour, simple shapes and design…

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    1. thank you Holly. edges….. I love the play of edges…. smiling. leaving those snippets of white dry paper are really helpful too!

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  5. I hope you’re not offended if you were trying to show an autumn day.This looks like a beautiful, blizzardy day on the river. Looks wintery to me. Nothing wrong with that, I hope.

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    1. we each can see, things differently and uniquely Anneli! there’s nothing wrong at all with that in my opinion 🙂 we each bring to the image, a storehouse of memories…. unique to us. mine from NSW yours from the blizzard on a river.
      How, can that be ‘wrong?!! lol it can’t!
      I’m pleased to see that you engaged with the image.
      that is the most, important thing an artist can hope for. thank You! cheers, debi

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