I look for images that excite me, capture them on my camera, and download them into my computer. Perhaps one in a hundred has the magic I am looking for. As a watercolorist, I use good quality paper, 300 #, hot or cold press, usually smooth with minimal texture. I make a pencil drawing that guides the painting and helps avoid blunders of proportion. I usually paint from top downwards, starting with sky, finishing with foreground. I use washes to avoid laying on color too strongly, thus minimizing light coming through from white paper below. I paint variously: wet on wet merging colors, wet on dry for hard edges, or wet on damp to soften edges. I use masking fluid to protect white paper, occasionally sprinkle salt or use sea sponge to dab paint on and create texture. I use moist sponges to remove paint, exposing white paper again. Paper towels are essential.
Feel free to contact me during this event. I'm happy to answer any questions about my artwork. [email protected] or 541-829-3107
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