Brandywine Valley White Barn – Watercolor by Yvonne Pecor Mucci (Framed 20 x 16, Sold)
Such a picturesque location! This watercolor was painted as a progressive demo for my watercolor workshop from photo references. Originally the subject was painted on location for the Plein Air Brandywine Valley competition.
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Posted by ymucci on December 19, 2014
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Apple Blossoms Watercolor by Yvonne Pecor Mucci (Framed 24 x 16)
Every year in late spring the apple trees in our backyard burst with flowers and color. This watercolor is something that I’ve wanted to paint for several years. What interested me were the shadows cast on the pale petals. It is painted on 140lb Arches coldpress watercolor paper.
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Posted by ymucci on June 17, 2014
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Cedarburg Barn Watercolor by Yvonne Pecor Mucci (Framed 18 x 14)
This Red Barn was found while traveling near one of my favorite midwest towns, Cedarburg, Wisconsin. You could get lost in the wide open space. There are many barns in this area of the country. Such a beautiful place. This watercolor started as a small study for a larger painting and I found myself not stopping till it was a finished piece.
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All artwork is ©Yvonne Pecor Mucci. No reproduction without written permission.
Posted by ymucci on November 19, 2013
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Loves me, Loves me not – Watercolor (Framed 15 x 18) By Yvonne Pecor Mucci
Who hasn’t pulled off daisy petals asking that question at some time in their youth.
This daisy plant was photographed during a trip to Wisconsin. I liked the way the light caught the flowers against a dark background. Originally the background was of other plantings, but I thought the contrast of blue against the bright white and orange centers would make the painting a little more interesting. The background and leaves were painted very loosely to keep the focus on the daisy flowers.
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Posted by ymucci on August 12, 2013
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Crandon Park Watercolor (Framed 16 x 20) By Yvonne Pecor Mucci
Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park is one of the best beaches near Miami. I love that it has huge palm trees on the beach. This watercolor was painted as a gift to someone who also loves this beach, maybe more than me. It is painted on 140 lb D’Arches watercolor paper. I masked out the trunks of the palms which let me paint the sky, water & beach with more flow, but in hindsight I would only have masked the lifeguard stand.
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Posted by ymucci on February 11, 2013
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A Very Fine House, Line Art by Yvonne Pecor Mucci (sold)
Something different for a change!
I did this black and white line art illustration of a home to be used on the owners personal letterhead. When the final application of the artwork will be a reduced reproduction you have to be careful not to be heavy handed with your darks. They tend to fill in when reduced. This was sketched very lightly in graphite onto acid free smooth bristol paper and inked with a 005 Micron archival and fade proof waterproof pen. I found it helpful to print my reference photos in black & white. Personal details like the small shed in the background, windmill, lightning rods, bench and flag all add interest to the sketch. Funny how I kept humming the lyrics to “Our House” by Crosby Stills Nash & Young while working. The home owners were really happy with the result.
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Posted by ymucci on November 13, 2012
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Hibiscus Study Watercolor (16 x 20 Framed) by Yvonne Pecor Mucci
I’ve started the watercolor paintings from the St. Thomas sketches. Above is the Hibiscus, which are everywhere in a variety of shapes and colors. I liked this variety because it was not your typical hibiscus. As a botanical study it works, but I may try another with a more tropical colored background.
This painting is currently on exhibit at Gloucester County College.
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Posted by ymucci on March 26, 2012
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View from Sapphire Beach by Yvonne Pecor Mucci
This sketch was done on the first day of vacation. Wish there was more time to sketch, but now I need to start painting.
Posted by ymucci on March 21, 2012
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View of Shark Island from Sapphire Beach
Depending on the time of day, Shark Island will illuminate and jump out of the sapphire and aqua water. It is a beautiful sight to watch various sail boats cross the water. St John is located to the right of the sketch.
Posted by ymucci on March 20, 2012
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Sea Grape Trees at Sapphire Bay Sketch
I’ve been visiting St Thomas, US Virgin Islands over the past couple weeks. Stunning views. The trade winds were a little too strong for watercolor painting, but my sketchbook came in handy. Sapphire Bay is breathtaking and the Sea Grape trees provide welcome shade from the sun. I’ll make this view a little wider to show more of the ocean for the watercolor painting.
Posted by ymucci on March 18, 2012
https://yvonnemucci.com/2012/03/18/sapphire-bay-sketchbook/
Wheel Loader Watercolor 16 x 20 Framed (sold)
Just finished this painting. I admire watercolorist Paul McCormack and tried to use some of his techniques for building skin tones. My skin tone palette was mostly Yellow Ochre, Cerulean Blue and permanent Rose. The granulation of the Cerulean Blue was a challenge and I may substitute Cobalt Blue (which was suggested in a demo) for the next painting that includes skin tones.
I also found that you really need to adjust the cast shadows to allow for the detail to be shown in the face. I never want to copy a photograph. The finished painting has to make sense and stand on its own.
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Posted by ymucci on February 14, 2012
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Southern New Jersey Barn – 19 x 23 Framed
Driving in southern NJ you’ll see some beautiful open spaces with active farms. This was painted trying a different technique on the grass.
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Posted by ymucci on February 4, 2012
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Linda and Greg’s 1750s Home (sold)
Shown above is a portrait of a 1750s home in southern New Jersey. It was commissioned by a friend to give as a gift to his next door neighbor. The challenge of this painting was the size of the property and the detail in the historic building. Luckily he asked me about it in early spring. There’s a very mature, desiduous, Bald Cypress tree which blocks out most of the building during the summer. If he would have called me just a few weeks later I would have had to postpone the painting until the fall when the Cypress had lost its foliage. I immediately drove over and took a series of photos which were combined into the view shown.
I opened up the Cypress to show the second fireplace and the roof line. If I would have left the tree as it was, it wouldn’t make sense in the painting. The other trees on the property were also critical because the property owners had planted most of them.
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Posted by ymucci on December 20, 2011
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Framed 16 x 20 By Yvonne Pecor Mucci
I travel to southern Florida quite often. You have to go pretty far south before you hit that beautiful blue/green water. As the title of this post states, it is one of my favorite places. I love the way the sky changes the color of the water. Every day is different and you can spend endless hours trying to capture the feeling you get when you’re sitting by the ocean.
All artwork is ©Yvonne Pecor Mucci. No reproduction without written permission.
Posted by ymucci on December 1, 2010
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Intrigued (Framed 16 x 20) By Yvonne Pecor Mucci
Talk about a perfect day at the beach. Pictured is a typical day at the Jersey Shore. Strathmere beach is usually pretty quiet and it wasn’t crowded this day. The sky was solid blue and the light was perfect. I sketched this boy as he played and took a series of photos which turned into a beautiful painting. Right before we left, I gave the boys grandparents one of the black and white sketches I had completed.
I wanted to learn how to portray waves and putting the boy in the foreground gave the waves the right perspective. Plus it made the painting much more interesting. The color of the water and the sand is completely different in southern New Jersey compared to Florida. Much cooler colors.
This painting is currently on exhibit at the Gloucester County College.
All artwork is ©Yvonne Pecor Mucci. No reproduction without written permission.
Posted by ymucci on August 20, 2010
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Whitegarden at Longwood by Yvonne Pecor Mucci
Painting florals in watercolor is a very popular subject which gives the artist and the viewer great pleasure. Keeping them light and loose is a difficult thing to accomplish. The branch was rotated and the background was kept out of focus to keep the viewer involved with the blossoms.
Longwood Gardens is a beautiful place to go for a walk. There are endless subjects which make beautiful paintings. I have a great many photos of flowers and trees which would take a lifetime to paint. I especially enjoy painting flowers during those gray winter months.
Once you have your photos and sketches, it is great to have a live cutting of the flower you are trying to capture. Your eyes are much better than a camera lense at capturing complex details.
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Posted by ymucci on August 15, 2008
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