Painting Demonstrations by Jennifer Branch

Watercolor Painting Demonstrations

Venice Doorway
24" x 18", Twinrocker Paper

	First, I sketch out the painting. Sketch lightly - pencil doesn't always erase. I've increased the contrast in my photo so you can see the lines.
	A quick first layer gives me a strong dark in the upper left and lower right. That keeps me from getting too dark everywhere. Just let your brush dance around the painting. I let this dry completely.	Azo Yellow Cobalt Blue Pthalo Blue Ultramarine Blue Pthalo Green Quinacridone Gold Burnt Sienna
	Using the same colors, I keep moving around the painting. I want to make sure I keep that golden glow on the stucco.	Azo Yellow Cobalt Blue Pthalo Blue Ultramarine Blue Pthalo Green Quinacridone Gold Quinacridone Red Burnt Sienna
	Sharpening a few places up, keeping moving. A nice deep reflecting shadow under the balcony.	Azo Yellow Cobalt Blue Pthalo Blue Ultramarine Blue Pthalo Green Quinacridone Gold Quinacridone Red Burnt Sienna
	Final Painting!	I used some white gouche, but also azo yellow for the highlights in the door ironwork.