14 Watercolor artist | AUGUST 2019
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not only because of the risk of smudges
and mistakes, but also because of the
often unusual and unpredictable
results. Using the dropper was fast
and fun, like painting with a stick or
other unconventional tool. Th e tech-
nique generated intriguing edges,
which ultimately produced a fresh,
impressionistic result.
Th is painting method is ideal if you
have a limited amount of painting
time or want to loosen up or jump-
start your creativity.Kathy Collins’ (kathycollinswatercolors.
com) watercolor and mixed-media work
has appeared in the Splash series (North
Light Books) and numerous other
publications, including 100 Artists of
the Northwest. A signature member of
the Northwest Watercolor Society, the
American Watercolor Society and
Women Painters of Washington, she
teaches classes and workshops around
the country.LEFT
James
(watercolor on paper,
11x14)BELOW
Life Happens
(watercolor on paper,
14x11)