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Moka Express

 

    Moka Express  
17 × 11cm
watercolor on paper
available 

My Italian moka coffee maker has been a nice challenge to work with.  I felt the need to paint something from life, I have been working too much from photographs lately. It has also been a great exercise to improve perspective skills, something else I am also striving for.


 
I first tried a value study in my sketchbook




my work in progress, almost finished.




 
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  1. Joan Tavolott18 June 2017 at 23:41

    Great job on this and the sketch. These pots have such unusual sides that they are difficult to do in proportion. You handled it well.

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    1. Celia Blanco22 June 2017 at 10:15

      They really do have a difficult shape, thank you for your encouragement Joan!

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  2. Salty Pumpkin Studio19 June 2017 at 01:43

    Very nice, Celia
    You chose a difficult subject. Well done!

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  3. Judy19 June 2017 at 21:08

    Such an interesting shape and beautiful reflections!

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  4. Debbie Nolan19 June 2017 at 21:59

    Oh Celia - this is just wonderful...love how you caught all those lovely colors in the reflective surface. Can I come have some great Italian coffee with you? That would be such fun! Hugs

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    1. Celia Blanco22 June 2017 at 18:40

      Thank you so much Debbie! Come on over, it would be such fun! A big hug!

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  5. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com20 June 2017 at 05:26

    What a wonderful variety of blues and lavenders, Celia, and I am full of admiration for your
    drawing skills. Not easy to handle the perspective on this. Big pat on the back - you must feel good with how it turned out. It is fabulous!.

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    1. Celia Blanco22 June 2017 at 18:41

      You are always so kind and encouraging Julie! I really appreciate it!

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  6. Jane20 June 2017 at 20:14

    Really well done, not easy to do with all these various sides ( lati ) . Love the shine, gorgeous !

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