Colour, or no colour?
by Kim Moody
As some of you know, I like to draw house caricatures - wonky houses. Sometime ago I drew
'The Old Cottage' at Burnards House, in Devon. One of the techniques I've wanted to
experiment with is adding colour. I've tried before and not been pleased with the result.
But, determined not to be beaten, this time I used Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolours in
tubes. The ink has dried completely (well I drew it over two months ago!) and is Daler Rowney
FW Acrylic, Black 028.
So what do you think? Colour, or no colour?
I'm not sure which I prefer, the frame helps. I enjoy the drawing and the detail. May be each
picture will tell me what is best for them.
My house caricatures make great presents, if
you are interested in commissioning one
contact me at [email protected]
Check the projects page at
penandlensartwork.com to see examples other
houses that have received ‘the treatment’.