Painting Demonstration 1 First, I start really layering on intense colors. I want to make sure I remember the focal point, this fantastically twisted tree arching over the creek. I add some very strong darks to help me remember what my final value pattern is going to be. | |
Painting Demonstration 2 More, MORE color. A little softer in the background, but not by much! I'm working very loosely, #38 round wet brush on dry paper. I'm leaving lots of white paper - remember - it makes those colors sparkle!. | |
Painting Demonstration 3 A wash of quinacridone gold on the beach - does that glow. You can see the sand under the water, too. Layering rocks on the water surface - I'll have to add reflections and shadows to make them appear solid. |
Final Watercolor Painting!