Last week I had an hour to kill some time near PSU. I am not fond of much of the modern architecture in Portland because it is boring, not
adventurous, but this building is complicated and evokes the Native
American traditions beautifully. I knew what it was before I heard the
name.
It is both modest and strong, reflecting the tradition it houses.
It is both modest and strong, reflecting the tradition it houses.
Above, a quick sketch (with Diamine Ancient Copper ink in a Lamy Al-star) of
the Native American Student Center at the south end of the PSU campus, off the park.
Watercolor wash moved the inks: three colors were used: Yavapei, Lapis, and Shungite, with a bit of leftover mixed green for the tree which was overshadowed by the Ancient Copper ink, which runs like crazy.... Below, pushing my comfort zones, using watercolor pencils, no inked lines (absolutely out of my comfort zone), and light watercolor washes on site. Back in studio added to the washes a bit, and may have overworked it. All a learning. Watercolors are SO in the moment, unforgiving!
the Native American Student Center at the south end of the PSU campus, off the park.
Watercolor wash moved the inks: three colors were used: Yavapei, Lapis, and Shungite, with a bit of leftover mixed green for the tree which was overshadowed by the Ancient Copper ink, which runs like crazy.... Below, pushing my comfort zones, using watercolor pencils, no inked lines (absolutely out of my comfort zone), and light watercolor washes on site. Back in studio added to the washes a bit, and may have overworked it. All a learning. Watercolors are SO in the moment, unforgiving!
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