Kings College Aberdeen

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This may not be one of my better paintings. I could have done some parts much better and others I’d have done differently. It might not look too bad from a distance, but it doesn’t pass close scrutiny.

However, even though it’ll be consigned to my “never to be seen again” drawer I’m actually quite happy with it, for three reasons:

It was done using only the three primary colours shown (all from Winsor & Newton): Winsor Blue (red shade), Permanent Rose & Winsor Lemon. I managed to get all the colours and tones I needed from mixing just these three,

I completed it in under two hours, a sprint for me, and

I started using paint from tubes again, rather than my usual pans. Pan paint is just a hardened version of what you get in the tubes, otherwise they’re exactly the same, and pans are great for detailed work when you don’t need a lot of paint. However, it’s much easier to get a richer mix and a greater quantity of mix from tubes. I’d forgotten just how much better tube paint is for painting larger areas, so good to be reminded.

Therefore it’s been a worthwhile exercise, even though it won’t be seen again!

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9 thoughts on “Kings College Aberdeen”

  1. hi would you think of selling this please? I really like it, partly sentimental reasons and I love the style of ink and watercolour.

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    • Hello Johanna, My sincere apologies for overlooking your message from July 2024, my website has been inactive since June 2024 and I’ve only just got back to it. If you’re still interested in this painting please let me know as I will still have it somewhere. Apologies and best wishes. Gordon

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      • Hello Johanna. Found it! For the avoidance of doubt, this is a pen & watercolour painting, the painted area is approximately 31x21cm on ‘The Langton’ 300gsm cold pressed watercolour paper using Winsor & Newton Professional Quality paints. If you wanted to buy it it’ll be supplied in a mount ready for framing (an ‘off-the-shelf’ 16″ x 12″ frame would be suitable). The cost would be £40 plus delivery. Regards. Gordon

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    • Johanna,

      I charge £10 for packing and postage (I use Royal Mail Tracked 24) so the total cost would be £50.

      If that’s ok with you please let me have your full address including postcode.

      I’d require payment in full before dispatching the painting and payment can be made with PayPal if that’s ok with you or bank transfer if you don’t use PayPal.

      You’ll find me on PayPal by my email address which is gordonmcleman@gmail.com. Probably best to message me when you’ve made the payment so I can confirm that it’s gone through ok.

      If you also give me your email address I can send you proof of posting with the tracking reference when it’s been sent.

      Best wishes. Gordon

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