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Mar 28

In the Studio: Working on a turquoise painting

  • March 28, 2018
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I can’t help my love for turquoise! It provides an immediate calm and relaxed vibe when I use it in my home. I know I could use more calm and relaxation in my daily life, especially surrounding me in my home. What about you?

It is my favorite color to use in paintings because of this reason too.

When sketching in Photoshop, I instantly loved the color combination and the ocean-inspired thoughts it brought to my mind. Below is my Photoshop sketch. I’m working on lots of layers with this painting. I want the watery feel to come through with lots of dimension. Sometimes I can tell a painting will be a favorite before its finished. With this painting, I could feel that even when finishing the sketch.

I sold one of my favorite original paintings last week, so it seems fitting that a new favorite can move into its place (well, sort of since I still love the other one!). I’m excited to see where this abstract ends up after adding the additional layers!

Abstract Painting sketch by Cortney North

 

Close Up of New Turquoise Painting in process by Cortney North

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