Watercolor Artist - USA (2020-04)

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Rocks and Low Tide
(acrylic and oil pastel
on paper, 16x21)

Rocky Cove
(watercolor, acrylic ink and
oil pastel on paper, 14x18)

Summer Morning Meadow
(acrylic, acrylic ink and oil
pastel on paper, 14x18)

1. Carefully plan your
   composition and decide on
   your palette before you begin.


2. A more harmonious painting
   is created with fewer
   colors—not more.


3. Use a medium (140-lb.
   minimum) or heavy support,
   and stretch the paper if you
   possibly can. The surface will
   stay flat and allow for better
   washes and marks.


4. Work with a large brush,
   only changing to a small one
   when absolutely necessary.
   A large brush is more exciting
   and allows for more
   expressive mark-making.


5. Allow for those “happy
   accidents” when you paint.
   Things that sometimes don’t go
   according to plan can be the
   best part of a fi nished painting.
   — Christopher Forsey