After painting fun and girly pictures I decided to be explore the medium a wee bit more seriously. So what what else to paint than flower? My first attempt was the dandelion, and i couldn't resist the tags, hence it came out a wee bit girly again- but through all my fun and trial pieces I have learnt something.
I am quite happy with it- except I managed to make a smudge (again!). And serious watercolour is not quite as much fun as my earlier doodles- the sense of achievement (despite the lack of greatness) is huge though. I guess I will do a bit of both?
Due to my errors I stopped painting for a few days, sat down and thought about my watercolour experience.
I have build up a few tips for my self, which I hope will help me to get better. Since I seem to stumble the same errors each time:
Asiye' s Watercolour Reminders
- Be patient
- Don't hurry - let the paint dry when needed, you will see the end colour and won't smudge as a result!
- Be patient
- Plan you painting roughly before you start
- Be patient
- Paint from back to front
- Don't take it too serious
- Enjoy it
- Don't be too much of a perfectionist
- Be patient!!!
- Have fun and keep going
Do you have any tips for me?
ps: the weekword this week is REINVENT, in case you would like to join it!
5 comments:
i think your tips are perfect! watercolor is a frustrating medium for me and I tend to avoid it, but i'm inspired to pick up brushes after seeing your work!
have fun, fun, fun! watercolors are really hard because you can't really hide your 'mistakes'! i think you're doing marvelously!
Your watercolours are beautiful! I love watercolour for the fun it is-the way the colours mix and dry in strange swirls and splotches. My advice? Be patient!-only kidding-enjoy your future watercolours!
Absolutely love your dandelion and blossoming watercolours! Thanks for the tips - I have always wanted to paint (in general, not watercolour specifically) but it seems so daunting! And: where does one start? At the moment I am still painting as though I am "colouring in" between outlines, if you know what I mean. One day I will do a proper course ...
beauties!!
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