New Artist - 2016__

Having recreated the previous stages again I indicate the trees using
Aureolin and a shadow mix. I apply the pigment with the side of my
brush using minimal water to create an irregular natural edge to the
trees. The shadow is then used to indicate the trunk of the tree.
I use the same shadow colours, but with a far stronger mix and
with a touch of Burnt Umber, to create the shadowed area under the
canopies. I am careful here to leave an irregular edge to the lower
side of this wash as this will be where I will indicate the crowds of
people later.

Stages 1 to 3 have been reproduced and now I indicate the people.

Points to remember: do not indicate each individual figure. Drop

random spots of colour to suggest the clothing, at the same time

indicate the legs but do not worry about feet. If you paint feet your

figure will be static. Use random shadow colour to hold the figures

to the floor in the direction of the sunlight.

The heads are a touch of either Burnt Sienna or Yellow Ochre with

a touch of red. Keep the heads small, remember the proportions of a

figure are 7½-8 heads high for the male and 7-7½ for the female.

Watercolour street scene

Step 3. Irregular edges Step 4

Untouched white

paper creates

contrast

Foreground group gives

focus; the couple on the

bench create a storyline

The implied group

on the left

gives balance

to demonstrations and workshops at art societies
across the UK. He is also a regular art tutor at Higham
Hall College in The Lake District, as well as teaching
watercolour painting classes on Fred Olsen and P&O
cruise ships.
In 2016 Brian will be tutoring at West Dean College
in West Sussex where you can join him for a weekend
course in June or July if you would like to develop your
watercolour technique and move forward.

MORE INFORMATION
Owww.briansmithartist.com
Owww.westdean.org.uk
Oemail [email protected]

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