Checkmate!

[eller]

, pa

This is a painting I made for makkapakka. Originally, it was supposed to be square format, so most of the motif is centered in the middle - but I don't own any square watercolor paper, so... I filled the rest of the format, too.

The size of the painting is A6 (postcard size). I used a variety of materials, here: the drawing was made with black fineliners including a broad chisel-tipped one. The coloration was done mainly with watercolors (different manufacturers), with some acrylics and acrylic pens for highlights and to correct "mistakes" (especially on the yellow pieces) where I accidentally overpainted. The white sparkle is acrylic ink.

I really like the result, and I think the next time I get postcards printed this will be one of the pictures... Because, clearly, I'm suffering from a lack of chess postcards. LOL

Comments

[makkapakka]

I love it!!!
Looks great on my profile - https://www.chessable.com/profile/MakkaPakka/

[writedragon]

Gorgeous!

[mific]

Love the colours, and the contrast between the swirls and the board's pattern.

[minoanmiss]

The knight piece looks proud of itself. :D

[yhlee]

This is beautiful! A neat checkmate, too. :D

[eller]

YAY!!!!!

[eller]

Thank you! :D

[eller]

Thanks! I added the swirls to make it look more organic.

[eller]

That's one smug knight, indeed! :D

[(Anonymous)]

Wow, I can reply anonymously🥳🥳🥳

[eller]

Heh, glad you enjoy the checkmate! :D

[eller]

The party emoji gives you away.

[nrgburst]

Oh wow, I love the painting! 😍

[eller]

Yay, thanks!

[mekare]

Love the colouring in this.

[makkapakka]

Hmm, the downside of being anonymous is that I don’t get emails when you responded to my comment :(
Really?! I need to be more sneaky in future👻👻👻👻
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