In the summer 2007 issue of Watercolor, we discussed how Colorado artist Dale Russell Smith spent years developing a range of techniques that allow him to balance free expression with tight control. Among those procedures is coating his watercolor paper with gum arabic. We offer more examples of his techniques in this online exclusive gallery.
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| The Rented Farmhouse 2004, watercolor, 21 x 29. Collection the artist. |
Canyonlands Evening 2005, watercolor, 21 x 29. Courtesy Surface Creek Winery & Gallery, Eckert, Colorado. |
Grand View 2005, watercolor, 21 x 29. Courtesy Surface Creek Winery & Gallery, Eckert, Colorado. |
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| Sandhill Cranes 2006, watercolor, 18 x 24. Courtesy Surface Creek Winery & Gallery, Eckert, Colorado. |
Dominic 2005, watcolor, 29 x 21. Collection the artist. |
Stacy 2005, watercolor, 14 x 21. Collection Sherrill Smith. |
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| The Decision 2004, watercolor, 21 x 29. Collection Matt O'Meara. |
1927 Mercedes, SS Rennsport 2006, watercolor, 14 x 20. Private collection. |
Chama to Antonito 2003, watercolor, 21 x 29. Collection Ken and Carol Grunkemeyer. |
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| 1937 Delage, D63L 2006, watercolor, 21 x 29. Collection the artist. |
1966 Shelby Cobra 2005, watercolor, 21 x 29. Collection the artist. |
1935 MG, K3/KN 2006, watercolor, 21 x 29. Collection the artist. |
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Comments (6)
sir your works are excellent and the colours are very dynamic. simply superb
really enjoyed the art show, gotta say that you truly have the eye for watercolor media. I’ve recently picked up the media and remember bits from school but for the most part i’ve spent most of my time in the graphite media. I think i’ve really got some work ahead of me to get to your level. one question though, what color really makes brown pop(out)?
Mr Smith
Your pictures are just breath taking!!!
You are an excellent painter. Where can originals be obtained?
The watercolor drawings by Dale Russell Smith are simply beautiful!
I would love to see more of his masterpieces.
Colorado artist Dale Russell Smith spent years developing a range of techniques that allow him to balance
Colorado artist Dale Russell Smith spent years developing a range of techniques that allow him to balance