Original watercolor by Peter Ferber
$1300.00
13 5/8 x 9 5/8 inches, 22 1/8 x 18 1/8 framed size
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“I came across a delightful 1800’s English watercolor that had such rich but airy colors to it that I wanted to try the same approach. I immediately thought of some pictures I had from my college painting trip there that were the perfect subject. We stayed at a little hotel in St. Ives, Cornwall called the Garrack. There weren’t enough rooms for us all in the main building, so a few of us were put up in this little cottage out back. It was not properly heated for off-season use, so we froze on some of those cold October days, but otherwise it was idyllic. I began with a line drawing. Then built up layers of light washes. I particularly like the stucco walls and roof where four or five hues blend to create a livelier look than a single grey wash would. When I Googled the hotel name, I found it was still in operation, and there was the cottage, looking very much the same.” – Peter Ferber