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I searched and didn't see any threads like this, but if there is one I apologize. Anybody enjoy painting in watercolor? I first gave it a shot a few months ago, and I've only tried it a couple of times since then, but the more I do it the more I enjoy it. I've drawn/illustrated all my life but rarely painted, and it's a LOT harder than I expected, but I'm learning a lot by trying! So if you have any watercolor pictures of your own, show us! (I think Huckleberry has done quite a few?)
This is one I did today, and it's really the only one I have that I'm willing to share. It's not 100% watercolor, because I went back later and added some finer details.
Right now all I have is a tiny travel watercolor kit, but I'm thinking of getting real brushes and some larger paper (that one's only 6x8 inches).
Back when I was in college, I got pretty good at doing a pencil sketch, watercolor over that, and then using a rapidograph pen to draw in hard lines. It was a really good technique for capturing old tenements and mews, like in the village. Haven't picked up those tools in years.
One thing I find interesting about your image is the combination of curved line in the central area, framing tree (which can be either on the right or left) and distant mountains. Variations of that scenario come up in old photographs and in artwork all the time. There is something inherently satisfying about that configuration to the brain.
Thanks everyone! I'll definitely keep doing it, because it's really fun. I was hoping Huckleberry would see this thread. I know he's done tons of paintings and I believe they're all watercolor (and excellent, btw).
Thank you lamplight.
I'll share a couple of tips with you.
Sometimes, when you're not quite sure if you have the perspective right, look at the picture through a tube. You need to stand so all you see is the picture. If it looks "real" through the tube, you've got it.
Other times, you'll feel that something isn't quite right, but you can't quite put your finger on it. Look at the reflection of your painting in a mirror. You'll see it as though through the eyes of someone else, and sometimes you'll spot what's wrong.
Thank you lamplight.
I'll share a couple of tips with you.
Sometimes, when you're not quite sure if you have the perspective right, look at the picture through a tube. You need to stand so all you see is the picture. If it looks "real" through the tube, you've got it.
Other times, you'll feel that something isn't quite right, but you can't quite put your finger on it. Look at the reflection of your painting in a mirror. You'll see it as though through the eyes of someone else, and sometimes you'll spot what's wrong.
Very good ideas which I never would have thought of, thanks! With photographs, occasionally I'll turn my pictures upside down and squint to see if they look "right". They almost never do.
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