Window Shopping 22"x30" Arches 400lb HP watercolor paper
I have decided to take this image and work it one more time. Using my first attempt as a color study I will attempt more jewel like colors. I have the final image in my mind, and I want to make one more go at it.
The photo is of my watercolor board that I have used for many years. I made it when I was in college, out of plywood. It has come in handy each time I have worked large in watercolor. I made the decision not to stretch this sheet, as I am not going to have thick washes going at any one time. Yet I have taped down the paper with brown paper tape. I will put a staple in each corner, to help eliminate any buckling that might occur. This is 300 lb paper, so I doubt there will be any troubles. I will do my best to take progress shots.
I have decided to take this image and work it one more time. Using my first attempt as a color study I will attempt more jewel like colors. I have the final image in my mind, and I want to make one more go at it.
The photo is of my watercolor board that I have used for many years. I made it when I was in college, out of plywood. It has come in handy each time I have worked large in watercolor. I made the decision not to stretch this sheet, as I am not going to have thick washes going at any one time. Yet I have taped down the paper with brown paper tape. I will put a staple in each corner, to help eliminate any buckling that might occur. This is 300 lb paper, so I doubt there will be any troubles. I will do my best to take progress shots.
Sycamore Shade 22"x30" Arches 300lb HP watercolor paper
This is a new charcoal I began on my weekly outing. At the art store this week, I picked up some 300 lb hp paper to try, and I am loving it. It is much smoother than the Rives, and yet has a great feel as the charcoal is applied. It takes darks, and erases to a gorgeous bright white. It also can control a crisp edge.
I hope to have many pieces in the next week to share with you.
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5 comments:
Jewel tones for the jewelry, can't wait to see this one. I really like what the new paper is giving you..it is an entirely different look (at least to me). Ginny
I'll look forward to following your progress in this new piece.
The charcoal shadow series is very interesting. The leaf shapes and values are wonderful. I've rediscovered charcoal and find its such a lovely medium to work with, even with my detail oriented style.
Ginny - I am interested to see if I come up with a different result.
As for the charcoal... boy it is amazing how much bigger a full sheet is.
Jeanette - So many ideas the focus is a challenge for me at times.
Yes there are some wonderful effects that one can get with charcoal.
You might check out Susan Hauptman if you want to see some detail work.
I'm loving your beautiful charcoal shadow plays, Robin. And I'm so excited about another watercolour from you. I was totally blown away by your skill in the previous one. Don't know what happened to my comment - sometimes I think I move away before I've filled in all the requirements. Anyway, I see everyone else loved it as well.
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