So I tried to teach myself to paint watercolors 25 years ago, quit, and am trying again. documenting [View all]
the journey this time.
Back story is I come from a long line of artists and refused to be a mediocre one. Just would not try at all, so never took Art classes beyond the couple of school required classes. When I finally gave in to the urge to paint, tried first on my own, then with books and long distance encouragement from my parents. Before she taught special education, mom was an art teacher. I regret losing all that time to learn, gathering wisdom from my parents, and the chance to have had studio time with Mom. *sniffling*
1993 attempts:
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2018 attempts 1 and 2. Definitely like cold pressed better than hot, but flat washes are still kicking my butt! The next pic is the example I was trying to copy. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155051112980216&id=621050215
So I thought I would try this video out. Uh, let's just call the back-runs happy accidents, but the overworked areas etc just are what they are. So much to learn about water and pigment control, brush handling, and timing. I will say that I like the effect of the purple stippling in the center flower, and although I am not happy with my leaves, I am pleased that I was able to achieve those colors with pale yellow, sap and dark green, and bright orange. Feeling intimidated by the background she does in the video, but what the heck. Why not try it and see what happens, right?
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Two attempts to follow along with this video of painting a wee pot of lavender. (Ten minute painting? Um, no. Paused a lot! LOL) First attempt was with a juicier brush on a fresh piece of cold-pressed. Attempt 2 was with a drier brush on the back side of a failed flat wash on hot pressed.
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Clouds are hard!! And I am finding if I like a painting from up close, it washes out from far away, and ones that look ok from far away look weird up close. The difference between book illustrations and wall art, I guess? https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155066553495216&id=621050215
More clouds: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155068192165216&id=621050215
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