Since I was in the yellow section of my Rainbow Art Journal, I wanted to include a page that was about complementary colours. In this case, that meant yellow and purple. I have also been using this art journal to record the art materials I use so this page was created using three Daler Rowney Aquafine watercolours: cadmium yellow, gamboge, and purple lake. I got the illustration to the point that the figure was complete and the background was entirely yellow. Thinking that the yellow background was too bland and that the figure was floating in too much empty space, I added the purple plant forms. I think perhaps I went a bit overboard and now the background is too busy – and the purple a bit too dominant in a page that is supposed to be predominantly yellow. Nevermind that I strayed from my intentions because I quite like the illustration regardless.
A Pict in PA 
Laura – A splendid drawing. I like every aspect of the color and design. I especially like the slight swing of the dress at the bottom.
Thank you, Sharon! It is interesting that you spotted that slight curve of the dress, which is the remnant of the original composition of the torso which had a crazy curve to it. I almost committed to it but one of my kids thought it looked too creepily distorted. I may well try it again though.
haha, ah, yes give a it a go. Creepily distorted sounds fun!
Pleasing as usual!
Thank you!
Perfect…You are on a roll.
Thank you! I do feel I make more progress when I get more consistent art time but, you know, Time is my old enemy.
Where does time go?
I know, right?
Oooh, I like this! Those colours together are so sunny, and I think the leaves in the background are pretty cool. They’d make an excellent motif for a fabric or paper design in their own right!
Thank you. I like the pattern elements I think because it’s very meditative to create them.
Yes, I used to enjoy decorating the inside covers of sketchbooks for the very same reason!
I love the design of this piece . I agree with you – you have to be painting regularly to make good progress , but , life gets in the way . Love the yellow and purple ( I use complementary colours in my work too ! )
Thank you. I find working on challenges gets me into the rhythm of working more regularly whereas something casual like this themed art journal is too easy for me to let lapse for periods.