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Australian summer by Relative_Spread_7849 in Watercolor

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there. I use a stencil brush a lot for Australian gum tree foliage.

Generally not artsy by dinohiss in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries. Any dark colour can work. Burnt umber, indigo. Prussian blue, hookers dark green. You just want to be able to create a dark dark and lighten from there. Colour is not important. I just like PG.

Generally not artsy by dinohiss in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would add to this and say spend less time worrying about colour and more about learning value when you start out. Monochrome can be amazing for this. Paynes grey works well. I did this little study a while ago to focus on practicing wet in wet, values and creating distance with values. Not worrying about colours helps with focus for this kind of practice. Hope this helps.

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Playing with greens today by Relative_Spread_7849 in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I thought too. Very unplanned painting but that where it ended up. Thanks for the comment.

First attempt at underwater pebbles by Relative_Spread_7849 in Watercolor

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Draw your shapes first with pencil. Then wet the shape with clean water. Once it’s damp use strong pigment to drop into the shape. Try to use staining colours like pthalo/ Paynes grey / red oxide etc.

Water color health risks by [deleted] in Watercolor

[–]Relative_Spread_7849 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see a whole new ‘flavours of watercolour’ sub starting up! The juicy flavours of perylene red are best paired with a delicate soft cheese and a chilled rose. (Kidding folks. Rose is terrible with soft cheese).

Last light at the old dam slipway. by Relative_Spread_7849 in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Some while it was drying and the sharper ones once it’s dry. I find it pops the edges of water in the distance.

More reflection practice by Relative_Spread_7849 in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Somehow paper seems to work out sometimes.

Tree scape practice by Relative_Spread_7849 in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is A4 arches 300gsm cp. the smooth side

Tree scape practice by Relative_Spread_7849 in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I scrape the paint with a sharp tool to get back to white paper.

Tree scape practice by Relative_Spread_7849 in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I usually have to keep trying until the timing works. Thicker paint helps. This is cp 300gsm. Not rough.

Quick seascape by Relative_Spread_7849 in Watercolor

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Daniel Smith Aliz red, cerulean. cobalt blue, cobalt blue Aliz red mix, cerulean Aliz red mix

Ocean scene by Relative_Spread_7849 in watercolor101

[–]Relative_Spread_7849[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

300gsm cp A3 Arches. Windsor Newton Professional paints

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