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Nicolas Silaski | “Gravel Path”

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A watercolor painting depicting a gravel path with two benches to the left and right. The path extends between the benches and curves to the left. Trees covered in moss can be seen in the middle-ground, while the background contains dense woods. Patches of green grass can be seen to the side of the path.

Nicolas Silaski, "Gravel Path," 2021, watercolor and graphite on paper, 11" x 15"

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This painting was the second part of a two-part painting assignment. The first part focused on making a rough version of a painting, while the second part focused on a more refined work. Watercolor was used to paint most of the objects, but in order to capture the moss on the trees, I had to use white gouache mixed with green watercolor. I wanted to keep the picture simple in terms of color usage.

A watercolor painting depicting an underwater trail. The foreground contains a couple of rocks tinted in yellow, red, and blue colors, a signpost, and a tree. The background contains several blurred trees. A gravel path winds from the foreground to the background, and continuing down the path quickly leads to a foggy background. Small debris surrounds the scene. Near the top of the painting, refracted color and wave lines can be seen.

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