Afternoon Tea 30 x 22" Watercolor ~~~~~ How This was Painted; it's a long story! ~~~ Photo Reference for Afternoon Tea I set up hundreds of still life possibilities, and finally decided to start this one. Little did I know, until I began the actual painting process, and had been at it for several weeks; did I realize how extensive this one would be. "Why?" I asked myself! "Why did I start this!?" I can honestly say this process has been a love/hate relationship for nearly a year! But love wins out in the end! While painting this, the name began to form in my mind. The painting process in "Afternoon Tea" was greatly enhanced by daily enjoying the series from Brit Box: "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (starring Jeremy Brett), wherein many scenes involved tea being served in delicate porcelain cups such as you see in the reference photo. Follow along below, as I recount the steps in this very involved still life. ~~~ THE BEGINNIN...
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