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gundy Mix). Let dry. Shade along the rows of kernels (be- low this shadow), with a narrow glaze of middle-value Purple Mix. Outline some of the kernels with dark-value Purple Mix and soften the outlines.
Use the script liner to add corn silk to the outside edges of the cobs (over the white background) with the warm middle-value colors in your palette. Use the cool dark-value colors in the palette to add a few strings of silk over the kernels. Also paint corn silk on the husks and onto the white background around them.
Finish the gingham ribbon by lifting a few highlights. Let dry. Use the script liner to add fabric strings with mid- dle-value Ultramarine Blue. Let dry. Also lift paint from the upper-left area of the center corncob to create a highlight. The kernels in this area will look lighter and non-distinct.
COLORS AND COLOR MIXES
Paint the shadow with a mix of middle-value Purple Mix+Ultramarine Blue. Add tints of Quinacridone Rose, Burgundy Mix, and Green-Blue Mix while the paint is still wet. If desired, glaze some of the Purple Mix into the corn- husks that are next to the shadow.
FINISHING
The size of the frame and matting is a personal pref- erence. The pattern extends beyond my matting for your convenience. I chose to crop the larger shadow by cutting a smaller window in the mats, which tightens the focal point around the corn. Use your artistic license to frame the painting so it is pleasing to you.
WATERCOLOR
Gamboge
Dark Gamboge Mix Burnt Sienna Yellow Ochre
Quinacridone Rose Flesh Mix Red-Orange Mix Orange Mix
Burgundy Mix Violet Mix Purple Mix Burnt Umber
Green-Blue Mix Ultramarine Blue Raw Umber Mix
COLOR MIXES
Dark Gamboge Mix: Gamboge+Burnt Sienna (2:1)
Flesh Mix: Yellow Ochre+Quinacridone Rose+Burnt Sienna (2:1:tch) Red-Orange Mix: Quinacridone Rose+Gamboge (2:1)
Orange Mix: Gamboge+Quinacridone Rose
Burgundy Mix: Alizarin Crimson+Ultramarine Blue (2:1)
Violet Mix: Quinacridone Rose+Ultramarine Blue
Purple Mix: Ultramarine Blue+Quinacridone Rose (2:1)
Green-Blue Mix: Sap Green+Ultramarine Blue (2:1)
Raw Umber Mix: Burnt Umber+Ultramarine Blue (2:1)
artist’s sketch
Debra Henkener majored in commercial art at the Ohio State University and has studied decorative painting, photography, and fine art for more than thirty years. She has taught art since 1990 and has written many books, packets, and magazine articles. Deb currently writes a monthly watercolor column called “Art & Coffee” for Paint- Works magazine. She loves working in all mediums and has won many fine art awards. She has been a member of SDP since 1988. Debra is also a member of the Ohio Watercolor Society, Lima Area Watercolor Society, Heart of Ohio Tole Chapter, Ohio Heirlooms of Tomorrow, Riverside Art Center, and the ATC Trading Company. Contact Debra through her website, www.henkenerlogcabin.com, or e-mail info@henkenerlogcabin.com.
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