Watercolor on Strathmore Windpower Watercolor Pad
I neglected to leave enough white/light space. I’ve added a few strokes of opaque white watercolor to regain the white, but now the areas appear gray or dirty. I also wish I’d left more light space in the faces. I’m learning.
I chickened out and went back to a pencil outline. Sort of worked ok here, but next time…
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I love this picture and all which you paint with watercolors,they looks very realistic.Well done 🙂
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Thanks very much Aiesha!
Nicely Painted !
Thanks very much!
Now now, lets not be so hyper-critical. Looks like yo got them watercolors workin’ for ya.
I’m gett’in there;)
You’re too hard on yourself, Elena. This is a beautiful painting. I don’t see the flaws you pointed out, only what’s lovely about it.
Thanks so much. Here’s the impetus;I’m not getting any younger, and all my life as an artist, watercolor has evaded me. So I’m digging in my heals and I’m determined to learn what I need to understand to feel comfortable with the medium. I’m learning. You sweeten the adventure by cheering me on. Thanks:)
You’re improving all the time! Do you feel like you’re beginning to get to grips with watercolour a little more these days?
I do, thank you. I actually having some fun with it now.
Amazing! I love it!
Thanks!
Beautiful gestures of the figures, Elena.
Thank you Karen.
I think this is beautiful work. Far better than anything I’ve tried to do with watercolor…lol You’re great 🙂
Thank you!
I love the playfulness of this picture and I like the palette. I’m less convinced by some of the modelling when you’re working in watercolour – but as a non-painter I’m scarcely qualified to comment!
You are absolutely correct Louis.
I mean about the modeling and values.
In a couple of hours I’ll want to embed myself in your watercolor and splash around in a puddle. 🙂 Nice imagery.
Thanks Adrienne! I’m up for some puddle jumping too;)
This is beautiful dear Elena, not a problem to use pencil… I loved it so much, you are doing great. Thank you, love, nia
Thanks Nia, I’m learning:)
really nice! and dont worry about the pencil, i still always have to have a general sketch put down before i start
Thanks! I’m finding my way with watercolor, and to use pencil or not seems to be an issue for me. I think with figures-yes, portraits, no.
Hello Elena. On the pencil issue, try using a watercolor pencil for the drawing, That way you can choose pencil colors that will work with the final colors of the image without graying anything out. Good luck. I love your paintings!
Great idea Adrienne! Thank you.