into the sunlight (contrajour) vs. sunlit from behind in watercolor

‘Gateway, Chateau de Beduer – contrajour’
watercolor
30 x 40cm (approx 11 x 15 inches).
© The Artist
‘Gateway, Chateau de Beduer – sunlit from behind’
watercolor
30 x 40cm (approx 11 x 15 inches).
© The Artist.Same gate, different lighting. Not just a cloudy vs. sunny day but the light in front of you as opposed to the light coming from behind. Good exercise!

These two watercolours were demonstrations from Chateaux Painting Holidays, France 2010 & 2011. I talk about demonstrations & art teaching here. Therees also some Youtube short demos to see there too. Enjoy 🙂

Painting Holidays in Dordogne & Provence, France 2025
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