Jules Mae’s Saloon

Last week I was in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle for a plein air painting session with other artists from Northwest Watercolor Society. I took a photo of Jules Mae’s Saloon, a classic oldtime saloon with polished wood bar and dark floors. Today I tried to make a loose, impressionistic painting of the saloon. It’s hard to keep the watercolors free and loose while at the same time getting proportions, values, and colors right. I didn’t come close to my expectations, but I learned a lot.

Morning at Jules Mae’s
Afternoon at Jules Mae’s
Direct watercolor (no pencil lines)

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