The seagulls. On the canal. Dublin

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Comment by Maria Chibacu on November 7, 2013 at 8:11

A whole story in a sequence of startling intensity, beautifully narrated by you, Julia ... congratulations

Comment by deirdre shanny on November 5, 2013 at 19:00

Just lovely julia....as usual.

Comment by Tom Scott on November 5, 2013 at 11:57

Lovely painting Julia, you certainly made the most of gouache as a medium. Glad you enjoyed the day's painting. Tom

Comment by Julia Yakub on November 4, 2013 at 12:01

Thank you. It was a lovely day out for painting, and a great place since I wanted to paint it for years while walking along there to and from work! So, I was ready to go at it from the start.
John, I did suffer from washed out, powdery gouache effect for some time. I think I finally got it together somewhat - the secret is to hardly use any white. I use Naples yellow for making other colours lighted which works fine in a landscape, and only a little of permanent white for white accents, like birds. I did try to use p.white also in the sky and this is what killed it. Must find something else to lighten the skies next time. I also use thick Payne grey watercolour from the tube instead of black gouache. It helps too.
Thank you, Sally, I hope to see you at the next Boyne Valley's.

Comment by John McManus on November 4, 2013 at 10:35

Well accomplished Julia and lovely strong effects with the gouache.

Comment by Norah Blount on November 4, 2013 at 10:26

Your watercolours are inspiring Julia

Comment by deirdre moriarty on November 4, 2013 at 9:04

Well done Julia, the birds are beautiful!

Comment by Caroline Carroll on November 4, 2013 at 0:12

Love the seagulls Julia - they really make it

Comment by Plein Eire Administrator on November 3, 2013 at 23:00

Lovely painting, Julia.

Comment by Sally Downey on November 3, 2013 at 21:09

Lovely colours and play of light , Julia. Good to see you back.