The House Next Door

Watercolor, 5 x 6 inches

This was painted quickly, late on a gray day. I was experimenting with laying washes, basically toning the paper, before laying in the image. Happily, I stopped before overworking it. I like the simplicity of the image.
After seeing the show of David Cox's work in New Haven, as well as the Morandi still life show at the Met, less seems like more.

David Cox at the Yale Center for British Art

The Yale Center for British Art is hosting a fabulous showing of the work of David Cox, with a few examples of his son's work included. Located in New Haven, CT, the exhibition closes January 4, 2009. This is an outstanding chance to see a remarkable collection of the work of one of England's premier watercolorists. Several drawings, some preparatory works for watercolors, are featured. David Cox published a primer on drawing in the early 19th century, one of the original "how to" books. His drawings are phenomenal; his watercolors have such freshness and vigor. What a rare treat to see them up close!