Here's how I tackled the primroses the day before yesterday. I had a good reference photo which I had been lucky enough to capture a week or so ago when the sun was shining. I wasn't too impressed with the photo until I had a good look and saw the effect of the sun on the petals at the top. That was enough to get me inspired.
You have to wet the paper thoroughly before putting on the first wash and then let the quite strong, thick colours blend in the water on the surface of the paper. You have to have an idea in your head as to which colour is going to go where. I look at the ref. photo through half closed eyes to see the tones more clearly.
Thats great Ann thank you for this Teaching i will try that with a other Primroses Motif.
ReplyDeletegreetings Stephanie
Hello Ann,
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and I'm so impressed with your work. These are some of the most impressive watercolor floral works I've ever seen.
Simply beautiful.
Sincerely,
Gary.
Stephanie! Thank you for calling by and leaving a comment...good luck with the primroses!
ReplyDeleteGary! Nice to meet you! Thank you for your very kind words.
ReplyDeleteI've had a look at your blog and am equally impressed by your portraits. Good to have you following!
Ann
So beautiful Ann, I just found your blog and love your work, I too am a watercolorist. stop by my blog sometime.. www.dianamdaviswatercolor.blogspot.com , talk to you later, Diana
ReplyDeleteDiana! Thanks for commenting and following...I've visited your blog and seen your beautiful work and will keep an eye on what you get up to!
ReplyDeleteAnn
wow....ann u r amazn...m a beginner wd watercolor...ur wrk inspired me..
ReplyDeleteThe first photo, is that a wash or masking? I love the finished painting! I wish there were more details.
ReplyDeleteIt's masking Laura in order to protect the sunlit petals at the top from the dark wash behind. The more conrast there is here, the sunnier it will look. Thank you, I'm glad you like the painting!
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