This is a time lapse from our Watercolor Dogs workshop. In this session our main focus was the wet on wet ‘staining’ technique. We allow the water and pigment to work together and disperse with a little control over it. The color shapes and layers are patiently developed following the direction of the hair. This is lots of fun - you have to try it.
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Winter Landscapes - Cardinal
CommentRecap from session one - we take a look at the the possibilities of our mediums. We test our washes in a chart format to see which one we like best and will fit our style. These are simple line washes from several different materials ranging from graphite to watercolor pencils, from willow to ink brush.
In our final project, we select our medium to compose a negative painting in 3 to 4 layers with a simple approach (like a sketch) considering our composition focused on light and dark contrast. We will add a Cardinal to our mostly monochromatic scene for color contrast. The main objective of this exercise is to experiment with washes to create contrast and know when we are near the end without going to far.
Meditations in Watercolor
Painting, watercolorsCommentContinuing the efforts to reach the space that is both mental and physical simultaneously, where the product and memory of it, is laid down in watercolor and ink. Art as meditation.
Original watercolors for sale available at the shop.