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Big Daddy
A single, large koi fish painted in watercolor, in a variation on Asian sumi-e style, in warm tones and contrasting deep indigo blue,... more
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Big Daddy
A single, large koi fish painted in watercolor, in a variation on Asian sumi-e style, in warm tones and contrasting deep indigo blue, swims in a simple, bold composition. I painted this fish as part of my preparation for a more complicated commissioned piece, and enjoyed it so much, I can�t wait to paint more. These flowing, free forms are so satisfying; it feels as though my brush is singing.
According to Wikipedia:
Koi,or more specifically nishikigoi, literally brocaded carp, are ornamental varieties of domesticated common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens.
Koi varieties are distinguished by coloration, patterning, and scalation. Some of the major colors are white, black, red, yellow, blue, and cream. The most popular category of koi is the Gosanke, which is made up of the Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, and Showa Sanshoku varieties.
In Japanese, koi is a homophone for another word that means affecti...
To me, making art is about the stopping of time, as are so many of the things I most love doing. I don't believe in time as we know it. When I become engaged in creating something, I no longer feel subject to time's constricting whims. That is why I am driven to create. I love the light touch and thrilling chemistry of watercolor painting, the bold strokes possible in pastel work, the patterns I can create with an ink drawing, and learning something new, always. Color thrills me. Texture delights. I hope with each work to retain the clarity of what I see, and bring that into view for others. I may not always achieve that, but the honest desire is present in each of my pieces. For those who enjoy facts; I am a signature member of...
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Karen Adams
Lovely composition, Beverley....definitely has a feel of the sumi-e style!!...fav/v18
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thank you. Slowly, I am learning.....
June Walker
Beautiful!
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thanks, June.
Nikki Dalton
f/v
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thx
Nadine and Bob Johnston
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Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thank you, kindly.
Nikki Dalton
Beautiful fluid expressive work Beverley!
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Nikki, you are kind.
Kume Bryant
Absolutely gorgeous! vf
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Oh, thank you.
Leif Sohlman
nice work and intense coloura, well done
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thanks, Leif.
Lisa Knechtel
Lovely intense colours. Nicely composed. v
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thanks, Lisa.
Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS! Your work is FEATURED in MOTIVATION MEDITATION and INSPIRATION, well done and presented, v/f!
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thanks, Barbara. It is an honor.....
Val Arie
My favorite fish and so beautifully done Beverley! fv
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thanks, Val. I appreciate your comments.
Andrea Lazar
This is terrific - with a minimum of lines and colors you've captured the essence and motion of this koi. Beautifully done. v/f
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Andrea, thank you for your thoughtful comments.
Talya Johnson
Watercolor at its finest!
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thanks, Talya. It means a lot, coming from a painter of your high quality!
Scott Norris
wonderful!
Beverley Harper Tinsley replied:
Thank you, Scott!