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! 

2 comments:

jinxxxygirl said...

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

Eden said...

@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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