Softer Palette Studies by Gretchen Kelly

Nude #1202
11"x15" watercolor
SOLD

 Nude #1203

11"x15" watercolor

$175.

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Nude #1204
11"x15" watercolor
$175.

Email me to purchase and or all of these nudes- 

A study in a softer palette for Nudes by Gretchen Kelly

I haven't been painting as many nudes lately - I have been doing a lot of landscapes and flowers which you can see on my other blog- click link on sidebar for "another LOOK" to see them.....
These 3 are an attempt to try a softer color palette which was a request from a customer. I am always interested in trying new things, especially when it comes to color. I have some more listings on my Etsy shop which are also an attempt to use softer colors....see the the framed mini nudes below that show how they look grouped together.

Nude #1198- 11"x15" watercolor, gouache, pastel + graphite

Nude #1199- 11"x15" watercolor, gouache, pastel + graphite

Nude #1200 - 11"x15" watercolor, gouache, pastel + graphite

If you're interested in purchasing any of the above for $175. each, then email me

mini nudes shown in frames - see individual listings for these on my Etsy shop

Nudes #1190, 1191, 1192 by Gretchen Kelly

I've been playing with new techniques and colors. I always have to keep myself engaged and by trying new ideas, I keep myself interested in the same thing that I've been doing for years. By starting with One minute poses, I had prepped surfaces with ombre watercolor backgrounds. I then used bleach to swish the gesture down and added graphite + pastel to define. It worked in some cases but not others. Some colors took the bleach and others did not. Later when the surface dried I painted white gouache to define the figure more. I wish it worked better for the instantaneous One minute poses, but the bleach is not swift enough for the short time slot of one minute.

Nude #1190
 11"x15" watercolor, gouache, bleach, pastel, graphite
$125.

 Nude #1191
11"x15" watercolor, gouache, bleach, pastel, graphite
$125.

Nude #1192
 11"x15" watercolor, gouache, bleach, pastel, graphite
$125.

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Nude #1189 by Gretchen Kelly

13"x19" watercolor, gouache, graphite

 $200

Nude #1186 by Gretchen Kelly

From a recent live model session during a 25 minute pose

13"x19" 

watercolor, gouache + graphite on green paper

$200

Nudes #1187 + #1188 by Gretchen Kelly

These two are from a 25 minute pose. The one on the bottom was the quick first sketch and later I painted in the background colors.

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Nude #1187

13"x19" watercolor, gouache + graphite

Nude #1188
11"x15" Watercolor, gouache, graphite

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Nudes #1184 + #1185 - watercolor sketches by Gretchen Kelly

Nude #1184 - 15"x22" watercolor, gouache, graphite
email me to purchase for $200.

Nude #1185
13"x19.5" watercolor, gouache, pastel + graphite on honey color paper
email me to purchase for $200.

 Both of these gesture sketches were painted during a 25 minute pose. I haven't been painting from a live model much lately. Not since last fall, about 4 months ago. I really haven't gone that long without painting from a model since, I don't know when. I am very
rusty and that is interesting to see how it's just like when you play an instrument.... you are
in fine tune with the instrument when you practice regularly. I will be diligent about attendance at my weekly sessions because I don't like feeling rusty.

Gesture sketches in watercolor by Gretchen Kelly

One minute poses CXVII.1,2,3,4 

I tried a new technique by painting grounds of watercolor ombre and letting them dry.

When at the live model session, I painted the gesture with bleach and then added minimal 

amount of black for hair and graphite for marks. 

The marks were definitely needed because the bleach did not work on all colors 

and it was hard to see clear bleach as I applied it. Slowly it whitened taking form and

sometimes it looked good and sometimes and sometimes not. 

Only the good ones appear below.

To purchase for $75 each click to go to my Etsy shop.

Nude #1183 live model pose by Gretchen Kelly

18"x23.5" watercolor, gouache + graphite painted on paper coated with acrylic


WOW, I can't believe how long it's been since I've painted at a live model session.
I am sooooo rusty. This is one of the better ones that I painted today.
I'll post some more in the next few days.

$275.

Couture Mermaids by Gretchen Kelly, watercolorist

These are my latest Mermaids listed in my Etsy shop

I have resisted doing Mermaids for awhile because I was bored with them.

 BUT THEY SELL! so I came up with a new technique to execute them and voila!

 I had a lot of fun and you can expect more of them soon.

All 3 are SOLD!

Lingerie/Old Fashion Hose by Gretchen Kelly, New York Artist

The warning label says: 

Handle with care, these bring your sexy back! 

Instant Sex Goddess! 

Seriously, every woman needs a pair to wear once in her life.
My interest is in rendering lingerie with variations on the painting style.
I'm interested in seeing subtle variations on a single still life,
which is what I am considering these to be.

Lingerie/Old Fashion Hose I
11"x15" watercolor, gouache, graphite
$175

Lingerie/Old Fashion Hose II

watercolor, gouache + graphite

$175.

Lingerie/Old fashion hose III

 11"x15" watercolor + gouache on Stonehenge paper

$175

this is just a photoshop composite to show you what they look like framed together.
Note: sale does not come with a frame.

Lingerie/Vintage long Bra by Gretchen Kelly, New York Artist

10"x13" watercolor, gouache, graphite
SOLD

 Here is another vintage brassiere. I am not quite sure what the name for this type of bra is but I have called it a "long bra". When worn, it has the pointy torpedo tips. I think this one is from the '60s. It's white cotton. with elastic sides + bottom - more like a straight jacket! It is an architectural wonder. An under-garment with lots of great details to study and paint. I think Nurse Ratchett wore this type of bra. I would guess that Joan Crawford would like this rigidity too.

Lingerie/vintage brassiere by Gretchen Kelly

Lingerie/vintage brassiere
11"x13" watercolor + gouache
SOLD

this is the start of a new series....a long time coming. 

A Bearded Lady in Woodstock by Gretchen Kelly, New York Artist

and in Woodstock, I am in another show 

and received Honorable Mention for "A Bearded Lady"

click here to see deets:

http://www.woodstockart.org/museum/current_exhibit.htm

Tivoli Artists Co-op Erotica Show is on tonight!!!!!

It's happening despite the snow!Hope to see you there.
I'll be there with some erotic cookies and Art on the walls.
Below are the works that I am exhibiting.

One Minute Pose series CXIV.1-7 by Gretchen Kelly

SOLD