Still life by water color
Watercolor is a medium that scares and
discourages many people, because it is unpredictable, difficult or impossible
to correct or change, it leaks, it streaks, and makes the paper buckle. All of
these concerns are true, yet when we look at a masterfully done watercolor such
as those of Winslow Homer or Andrew Wyeth we all wish we could do the same.
That is because watercolor is a free transparent medium which always convey
spontaneity even though the approach is most deliberate. One more note, there
are many ways of approaching watercolor all of which I cannot hope to cover in
one article, therefore I chose only one method which I practice and believe to
be the most convenient. In this article I will outline this specific method of
applying watercolor to illustration that will hopefully eliminate many of the
problems encountered and allow for an enjoyable creative experience
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Watercolors and watercolor painting techniques by far
outstrip all other paint media that newcomers use to start painting.
The medium provides the chance for virtually anyone to get into painting, with the minimum of cost and using relatively lightweight equipment.
The medium provides the chance for virtually anyone to get into painting, with the minimum of cost and using relatively lightweight equipment.
For example, it's ideal for relaxing, holiday painting sessions. The
almost immediate drying properties of watercolor paints mean you can produce a quick sketch of that
wonderful landscape that's in front of you and will inspire you and remind you
of that time for years to come... recalling the sights, sounds, aromas and
emotions like no photograph alone could ever rekindle. Yet for many, watercolor
painting techniques aren't always the easiest to master certainly until you get
used to them.
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