My new website is up and running

http://www.wix.com/botanicart/davidreynolds

Check it out. It has a full range of my artwork as well as video tutorials. I will still be posting here at the blog site.

I look forward to your visits!

Cheers

David

Magnolia 'Vulcan' Bud

Magnolia flower just opening up. This variety of Magnolia flower is huge. Makes quite a statement flowering when no leaves are on the tree at the time of full bloom.

Cheers David

2012 - A new adventure

2012 has come around very quickly. This year will see me venturing into teaching and workshop activities. This is something I really enjoy.

I am also trying some different papers this year. Heavier but softer papers. The Arches 300gsm is a brilliant paper and I love its surface but I am trying a softer surface to see how my style adapts. Could be a big fat waste of frustrating time or work out well.

See my recent attempt at capturing nature's wonders!

Cheers David

Back on the air!!!

I have been off-line for some time. Painting and researching. I have some more paintings and tips to upload shortly.

Stay tuned.

David

A Selection of my Botanic Artwork

Please click on the thumbnails for a better detailed view. All artwork is watercolour, botanic art either Australian native or exotic. I can be contacted via email if you are interested in purchasing some of my artwork. Email: botanicart@iprimus.com.au

Please leave a comment if you wish - Enjoy!

David

Comic Vector Art - Part 1

This is an example of a new (old) style I am exploring. It has a look of the 1950's about it and the colour palette I used is very limited and 50's poster style as well.

My golfer is in an absurd situation. Even though he missed the shot and the ball has fallen over the edge, he still has a smile on his face.

The artwork is totally digital, done in illustrator with a limited palette. I use the pathfinder tool a hell of alot. I find it best to get my shapes to fit snug and exact.

More on filters and effects to follow later.



Cheers

David

Magnolia Part 2 - Washes

Welcome to part 2 of the Magnolia. The first thing to do when applying your initial wash is to paint over the small area with water. Once dry, you can apply your first colour wash. This helps to define the area because the colour wash finds where the water has been. Naples Yellow and Chinese White in equal proportions makes up your first colour wash. Madder Alizarin makes up the second was. Click on the image to see my colour test. I normally do one of these to try a few methods prior to doing the real thing.

Cheers

David