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This is essentially a watercolor painting tips blog, since that's what they are calling it these days
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When we design a painting we want the viewer to be able to put himself into it. And lead the eye to the focal point, or into the mood. We create some of the path to that focal point with shadows; some with directional lines.
Enhancing digital images is a handy skill since we can't always take the perfect picture. It used to be frustrating getting back from a trip and only then finding out bad they were. Now, we the photos are no longer wasted and can also serve as multiple inspirations for watercolor paintings
I started with Winsor Newton watercolor pigments and continue to use them today. Here are some products of theirs you should consider adding to your palette.
The Botswana Lagoon was a real challenge! I began very loosely, painting the sky and water....at such a slant that most of the paint slid off the canvas onto towels on the floor!
I go over a simple watercolor graded wash technique that I use with all of my new watercolor students. This is one of the building blocks you will need to become a proficient watercolorist