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…
Watercolor & Sepia ink w/crow quill nib on Strathmore Windpower Watercolor Pad Attempt #1
It’s no secret that watercolor is not my thing. It evades me, it makes me crazy. There are no backsies in watercolor. I’ve worked with silk dyes and gutta, and made it work, even though there are no opportunities to fix mistakes with opacities in that medium. BUT, I can’t seem to make watercolor really work for me:
*I want to take advantage of the energy and spontaneity of watercolor-the flexibility within bounds.
*I’m familiar with all of the cool techniques, and know how to apply them…but..I certainly haven’t mastered them.
*Some of my favorite illustrators wield a watercolor brush with an expertise that I dearly envy. I want to do some of what they can do.
*In addition, the universe has gifted me with a bulk of watercolor paint and paper. Thank you Frieda and Sue.
So, it’s time. I’m committing myself to tackling watercolor-sketches only mind you, at least until I leach the watercolor envy out of my system, or run short of supplies, whichever comes first:)
Anybody else share a love/hate with watercolor? All you watercolorists, help, is welcome:)
