8.08.2011

watercolors and the color red

I picked up a watercolor sketchbook - yay! I have my book and watercolors in my bedroom so, that I can end my day with a little painting. This month's creative every day theme is red so, I have been using lots of red in my work.


I am trying to get a feel for how watercolors work exactly. As you see with this feather, I tried applying layers like I do with acrylic paint and it turned out really muddy (see the middle of the feather). I also tried mixing colors directly on the paper as I often do with acrylic instead of on a palette and found that it didn't really work out.


For my next sketch, I lightened up and tried not to have such a heavy hand. The red maple leaf I drew is much looser and I think it works well with the paints softer qualities.


And with this tree sketch, I felt a bit more in control. I had a nice calm feeling while painting, letting the paint lead me instead of me leading it.


4 comments:

aimee said...

beautiful! the top reminds me of a peacock feather and the others a reminder of the fall weather i'd love to be having right now!

stargardener said...

♥ your {read} creations!

stargardener said...

... um, {red} creations ;)

Unknown said...

When I think of red fall immediately comes to mind because it is my fav season! It is so hot I would love some fall weather right about now. Thank you both for stopping by my blog.