Watercolor Painting Demonstrations
Sope Creek Tree
22" x 30", d'Arches 140# hot press paper
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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. |
Aureolin Quinacridone Gold Cadmium Red pthalo blue pthalo green alizarin crimson (p.) cobalt blue cerulean blue winsor violet |
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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!. |
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A wash of quin
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 & shadows to make them appear solid. |
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Final
Painting! |
