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Post by OZ on Apr 26, 2020 11:32:15 GMT -8
Using methods from Jan's Watercolor Classes # 1. thru 5., decided to try her techniques out. Found an interesting photo, which I thought displayed a lot of the techniques and methods described in her lesson plans.  From this photo, sketched out the shapes of the Sea Glass, someone had found and neatly stacked along a rocky beach. The subjects had been backlit and shows lots of textures, diffused lights and shadows with a dark foreground and some background.  After printing out the image, sketched it onto a 9 x 12 sheet of Arches 140 lb Rough paper. Then, wet on wet, washed in a light background of Cerulian Blue.  |
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Post by OZ on Apr 26, 2020 15:52:36 GMT -8
Mixed a little New Gamboge, Quin. Sienna and Cobalt Violet to drop in some color on the bottom glass. Then added a little ground Sea Salt to help add the texture from the bubbles in the glass. Hope I didn't go too dark.   |
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Post by Dee on Apr 26, 2020 20:51:30 GMT -8
You certainly picked a tough one to try! Go for it! Great start. Dont forget to leave your whites (that is what I ALWAYS have to tell myself!!!).
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Post by OZ on Apr 27, 2020 8:06:36 GMT -8
Good point. Didn't use masking ( so far ). but may have to. For now, I'm going to see if I can do it without. It's a tough choice, but no pain, no gain as they say. Challenge yourself.
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Post by OZ on Apr 27, 2020 10:36:58 GMT -8
Put down some different Genuine colors. Trying to maintain the bright luminosity. Also decided to use masking fluid.  |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 27, 2020 20:07:42 GMT -8
Coming along nicely Bruce!!!
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Post by OZ on Apr 27, 2020 20:37:10 GMT -8
Once I start to put the darks in, it should help the sea glass to pop more.
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Post by OZ on Apr 28, 2020 12:08:35 GMT -8
Put in some darks today. My values still aren't right. Need to go back into the sea glass and put a light was on to brighten them up a bit.  |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 29, 2020 14:11:12 GMT -8
Getting there...
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Post by OZ on Apr 29, 2020 14:51:04 GMT -8
Almost there now. Put in a few more details, then call this attempt finished.  |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 29, 2020 19:44:41 GMT -8
Wow, way better Bruce!!!
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Post by OZ on Apr 29, 2020 20:16:16 GMT -8
Thought I had lost it. You can't fail, unless you try, right?
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Post by OZ on Apr 30, 2020 11:04:54 GMT -8
Finished the Sea Glass. Didn't quite get it, but it was good practice trying out Jan's lesson plans for this month. Arches 140 # Rough 9 x 12 paper Daniel Smith's watercolors Brushes; #6 round Silver Black Velvet  |
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Post by Dee on Apr 30, 2020 11:37:14 GMT -8
You are braver than I am to attempt such a difficult subject to paint! I think the textures turned out pretty cool. My favorite stone is the second one down.
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Post by OZ on Apr 30, 2020 12:17:16 GMT -8
Thanks Dee. The second one is Volcanic glass ( I think ), which looks almost black, till you hold it up in the light. Glass is very difficult to do because of it's transparency. Luckily, most watercolors are also. I will have to try this again, when I feel more confident. Putting in the lighter, more vibrant washes first really helped. Thanks again for dropping in and show us what you're working on. Jan's having a Plein Air next week at the Hood Canal Marina in Union Market.
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