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:
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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