Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Painting Loose, Quick, and Wet


My natural tendency is to load up the paint and attempt to make the scene look photorealistic.  This might be good when working with acrylics or oils but not so much with watercolor.  I'm learning that Watercolor is more about suggestion and subtely.  The beauty in the medium comes from the soft suggestion of reality.    It's better to allow the brain of the viewer to create the scene and their own sense of atmosphere. 
I was able to paint these fairly quickly - painted all four in a night.  I like the way most turned out.  Will continue to try this style of loose and suggestive painting.  



2 comments:

  1. That first picture is my favorite!!! I love the background and how the plants look effortlessly, quickly painted. AWESOME!

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    1. Danke Katie! I love trying different styles to get a feel for the medium.

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