I love watercolor.
I honestly forgot how much I love this medium and painting in general. The temperature outside was finally under 80 degrees, so we went outside and painted the campus. I decided to paint a fun looking tree that is outside the student center at Pitt State. My professor gave us some tips on how to create a watercolor sketch outside. First, make a line drawing of the subject. Second, lay in a wash of all the colors that are going to be in the painting. Third, lay in the mid tones and some details. Finally, lay in more details and add in the darks to create more contrast. I took a plein air painting course a couple semesters ago, and it really helped me to simplify the shapes and to work fast. I'm still getting used to having to wait before adding the next layer of color. I like working fast, but you really have to slow down an think about your next move with watercolor.
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AuthorPhotographer. Artist. Equestrian. M.A. in Museum Science and Management. B.F.A. in 2D Studio Art and Photography. Archives
October 2020
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