Though I used a picture reference for this, I had fun redesigning the placement of the main house windows (and doors), and supplying the bottom fourth that was missing in the picture. I then printed the scanned pencil sketch onto watercolor paper, and painted it with watercolor pencils. The yard I did with graphite pencil just to ground the building. The color of the house scanned in a little stronger than I originally painted. I had a lot of fun with this one, because I love architecture. If this looks a little familiar to you, I have previously posted a pen & ink version of this before. (If you would like to see it also, click here.) This current version was not done overnight. I worked on it on and off for a few months. Some things I can do in one sitting, but some things get done a little at a time for a variety of reasons (I get bored, the piece is complicated, it gets lost and forgotten, lack of time, or any combination).
Nicely done! I'd love to sit on that big porch or read in a window seat of the little round area.
ReplyDeleteYes, very nicely done. I find architecture very daunting, but you've really nailed this one. It's just charming! nancy
ReplyDeleteLovely. I always forget about scanning the drawings and printing on watercolor paper. You could have a whole series of different color houses!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. Love the colors, and all the windows. Now I want to see what the inside looks like.
ReplyDeletenice job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Ramona! I think Victorian homes are beautiful. I am often agog at the color combinations people use when they have restored an old Victorian home. Your's makes me want to pull up a rocker on that veranda.
ReplyDeleteAwesome work.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great job!!!! Also love the amber vase and LOVE the red vase to the right!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sketch! And I love the color!
ReplyDeleteI thought it looked familiar! You did a very nice job on this version also.
ReplyDeleteThis certainly has style! Your amber bottle is also very arresting.
ReplyDeleteBoth versions, black and white and coloured, are really good. You did very well for a complicated house with lots of details!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful house! Scanning and printing the original drawing is such a good idea, I'll need to remember that one!
ReplyDeleteI want to live here!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGREAT LOOKING HOUSE! Beautifully drawn of course, and I can't say no to this if I get an invitation to spend a night there ;)
ReplyDeleteWonderful watercolor Ramona! All your sketches are lovely. :)
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I love Victorian houses and this is wonderful.
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