My Last Limited Pallette Painting

"Lake Monticello Beach"
9" x 12"
Oil on Canvas

For my final painting in this months ProDJ Program with Kevin M., I've chosen to use the limited pallette of Cadmium Yellow Light, Quinacridone Red, Dioxazine Purple, and Titanium White. I had a difficult time getting over not having a true blue to paint the sky and water reflections with, but when looking at the final result, I like the way it both looks and feels.

It's been interesting being so limited to the colors I could use, frustrating at times too, but then being pleased each time with the way the final paintings turned out. I'm guessing that's why Kevin is the "Master" artist--he knew these particular color combinations would bring about pleasing finished paintings!



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My Most Recent Painting I call "Heading Home"

I just finished this oil painting of the sun setting on Lake Monticello near my home.  My husband and I decided to go out onto the lake in our boat after dinner one evening, and I quickly picked up my sketchbook and camera before we left.  We knew it was a beautiful evening to be out on the water, but, of course, were totally surprised and pleased when we watched the colors of the sunset explode in the sky.  As we were thinking it was time to go back to the dock, we spotted this sailboat also heading in.  It was a perfect addition to the already beautiful scene.

Lake Monticello Cove

9" x 12" oil on Canvasboard

I painted this study overlooking a back cove of Lake Monticello near my home.  I used my usual pallette of Ultramarine Blue, Cad. Yellow Light, Cad. Red Light, Yellow Ochre, a touch of Burnt Sienna, and Tit. White.  It was a calm, peaceful day with hardly a cloud in the sky.  Even so, there was enough color reflected in the water to make this a bit of a challenge yet fun.