The Artist - UK (2020-03)

30 artistMarch 2020 http://www.painters-online.co.uk

WATERCOLOUR

 STAGE SIX

I added the dark shapes to the value study, which enabled me

to see the large important shapes I would have to include. It

helps to practise the dark shapes as we can end up placing too

many unnecessary darks on our painting

t STAGE FOUR

I let that wash dry almost completely, then replicated the large middle-value wash

from my value scale. In preparation for this I pre-mixed large puddles of colour

because I wouldn’t have had time to constantly mix new colour. Also, mixing ahead

of time will help prevent hard edges forming. Yo u can see where I took advantage of

lost edges simply by changing colours

STAGE FIVE

I wanted to

incorporate

shadows in soft

shapes, such as

the trees, while

this wash was

still damp. Being

careful not to get

blooms by using

more paint than

water, I dropped in

darker colour quickly

and decisively. Before the

shadows were completely

dr y, I scratched out a few light

branches with a  ngernail. I paint around the larger lights

but small ones are best completed by scratching. If the

paint is too dry I’ll go in with touches of gouache later

 STAGE THREE

To make sure my  gures were incorporated

I dropped in a little darker colour for their

skin and clothing while the  rst wash was still

damp – this helps me keep them loose. A few

areas of darker colour were dropped in where

I want some softness. Only a few small spots

of white paper remained for highlights

water,

were

dry, few