December 5, 2012
Toddler Dress Two….Watercolor Challenged
Had a little time before class the other night and I really wanted to just pitch these watercolors and do the rest of this drawing in colored pencil! But….in all fairness I couldn’t say I tried if I gave up that easily.
So, I persevered with the help of my instructor. Who gave me some really good tips to redo that ruffle that was giving me trouble. I had to neglect the photo observation and just make the ruffle work in the way the pigment presented itself on the paper. Much easier that way. I was able to adjust the orangi-ness of the ruffle some too.
Yes…I am watercolor-challenged! It’s a whole different way to draw. The water can be applied to take away pigment or to add pigment. It’s just one big puzzle….but there is a solution….I just have to play along and pay attention!
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- By day...I work in the Healthcare field, where every .. i.. has to be dotted and every ..t.. has to be crossed. This blog is the place where I can let myself go and have some fun. I am on a journey. A journey I started a long time ago, but it has been a bit sidetracked with Navy Wife relocations and raising kids. I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and I have got some time for me. No, I will not be one of those moms walking around the house with Empty Nest Syndrome, I have got way too much to do, to learn, to create. Sure, once the kids are gone I will miss them....but hey, there is always the phone, the email, the texting and the Plane tickets! I love my life and my family and It is fun moving into this new stage. I am into Digital Scrapbooking, photography, journaling, Art Journaling and Drawing. I am a do-it-yourselfer and I am trying to teach myself to draw. I am finding that it takes a lot of patience, lots of practice and a good eraser! And if you're really curious there's a 3 part Interview by Eileen: HERE All the best, Eden
2 comments:
Eden i'm lovin the colors in the ruffle!
Are your watercolors chalky on the paper after they dry ?? Or do just have a cheapo water color set???
Hugs! deb
@Deb I haven't noticed a chalky-ness. They tend to apply well to the paper. I use the faber castell watercolor pencils mostly. See if a different brand makes any differenc. Good Luck and thanks for asking :D
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