Misty Queen Anne's Lace

Misty Queen Anne's Lace
Watercolor on paper, 6x9

On this watercolor painting, I wanted to create the atmospheric depth that existed in the scene.  Using loose, watery strokes and wet paper, I drop in a cool, misty background for the back hill and tree line.  I really like the heavy 300lb paper.  The paints move and spread in a way that they do not on the 140lb paper.  Using more color as I progress forward, I finish with the brighter hues after rubbing off the drawing gum.  I just bought a wonderful tool for this - a rubber cement remover, but it has mysteriously disappeared.  It is a small, rubbery square that would be fun to chew on by a puppy..........and it was last seen near his kennel.  I'm afraid it dropped in and was devoured!  So, instead of using this wonderful tool, I am rubbing the skin from my fingertips in the removal process!  Oh well, I need to order more gum, so I will get another tool at the same time.  This Queen Anne's Lace is at the outskirts of the yard, and the pasture is in the background.  I did add a new color to today's palette - indigo.  I like the cool darks that it adds to the shadow areas.  With so many new colors to try, perhaps I can slip in a new one each day.  This painting makes 555 in 555 days :)