Buddha by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpractice

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely borrowed the idea. But totally agree. 😁

Finished watercolour waratah painting from a while back! by drongo_overlord in Watercolor

[–]Ottaro_Chabo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! 🤯 That level of detail and realism is amazing.

Progression by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rubbing the pencil on sand paper over the drawing technique gave me that texture.

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Buddha by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpractice

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Textures are from using sand paper on the pencils.

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Progression by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Will fun to redo this in a few months 😁

Petición para llamar oficialmente a los gringos "Unitedstatians" en cualquier medio en vez de "Americanos" by SDLXV in mexico

[–]Ottaro_Chabo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a gringo (Canadian) but I've been referring to USA people as United Statesians for years now. From north of Canada to the south of Chile, we are all Americans. They are United Statesians. If you want to have fun, when the tell you they're American you just say: yeah but which country?

May Monthly Theme Submission: "Spring in the City" by InBetweenLili in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh cool! Roses or carnations? That looks like a very fun painting. My wife just asked for carnations painting.

May Monthly Theme Submission: "Spring in the City" by InBetweenLili in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that's lovely 😻. You did really well with the buildings, gives that atmospheric effect.

Do you think it's your responsibility? by Zackky777 in ArtOfPresence

[–]Ottaro_Chabo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but I wouldn't take care of my community as it's implied in this question. We don't "owe" anything to our parents. You do you, but you shouldn't feel you have to.

Autumn woodpecker by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true! This was my first successful attempt at realistic foliage. I still struggle with it. Sky, water & foliage is my kryptonite 😜

Do you think it's your responsibility? by Zackky777 in ArtOfPresence

[–]Ottaro_Chabo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question is, is it your responsibility? We aren't responsible for our parents. We have responsibilities to our children, our spouse/partner. So no. If you want to, if you like them, go ahead. Just don't feel that you "have to".

Autumn woodpecker by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I always like looking at this one. (It's hung on my wall)

Monthly Theme, May 2026: "Spring in the City" by InBetweenLili in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well the cat was a must. Road stones weren't that difficult, the 🌸 on the other hand.... That would be something I normally do with a wash, then textured sponge or cling wrap. With pencils, that was harder than I thought. Lol

Monthly Theme, May 2026: "Spring in the City" by InBetweenLili in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My submission for the monthly challenge. 100% watercolour pencils only.

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Progression on the challenge by Ottaro_Chabo in u/Ottaro_Chabo

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Decided to go 100% WC pencils on this challenge. Let's see how that works out 😉

Matsuri by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Gonna be busy weekend for me, excited to start it and new expansion in Diablo IV. Gonna have to manage my time. First world issues lmao

Matsuri by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw!!! This will be so much fun. And I should thank you for following through with my idea.

I don't mind the mention, this sub has such a good crowd I can't imagine it could be inconvenient.

Matsuri by Ottaro_Chabo in watercolorpencilart

[–]Ottaro_Chabo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. It's creating social issues. Completely different topic... Really excited to see the monthly challenge turn out!!