Previous Paintings II (2005-2009)

Here are some more of my earlier paintings which I like and would like to share

Lemon

While reviewing my paintings, I realise that the colors I used was always soft. I wanted to do a more vivid color painting and here it goes.
I'm happy with the colors but composition could be better, it's just too flat and boring!

21cm x 31cm
Van Gogh water color
Bockingford 140lb cold press paper
(2009 July)

A Child's Prayer

I am a Lladro fan (but doesn't really have much of a collection!). So much that I want to paint a series of Lladro figures, it's not easy as I am not good at drawing to start with. Anyway, here is a better attempt amongs those I had tried.

I think I should put more effort in composition and in buidling a background to make the focus more stand out.

30cm x 37cm

Van Gogh water color

Saunders 90lb cold press paper

(2009 May)

Ballerina 2

Painted against a photo.

I suppose a bit more shadow with made the arm looks more proportional to a child's arm?!

23cm x 31cm

Van Gogh water color

Bockingford 140lb cold press paper

(2009 Feb)

Ballerina 3

Painted against a photo.

23cm x 31cm

Van Gogh water color

Bockingford 140lb cold press paper

(2009 May)

Clouds

Here, I attempt to paint clouds following a guide book. Not too successful! The one on the right is the second attempt but it turns out that the first attempt is better!

23cm x 31cm

Van Gogh water color

Bockingford 140lb cold press paper
(2009 July)