Thursday, May 5, 2011

Day 2: First Wash

Today paint went to paper.  There's no turning back now and one day I'll find out if I've been deluding myself.  First problem encountered, the paper was drier than I thought, sucking up the water wash before I completed the Ochre, Alizarin and Cobalt washes.  Sponging did little to remove unwanted paint, (if the air turns "blue" around here, there is a certain friend who's partially responsible :) for putting this idea in my head).  Why is this a problem? Watercolours paint from light to dark, you leave white or try to wash it out later. Knew I should've gone with my first idea of using the masking fluid as soon as I'd started.  Still all is not lost yet ... patience is required until the end ... not over working before the "masterpiece" is just about ready for framing.
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4 comments:

  1. Nicky GMay 5, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    after looking at this great starting point.. I think this mystery friend of yours should be rewarded!

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  2. JulsMay 5, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Chocolate cake? Nah, maybe a chocolate fish instead, that way it's gluten-free :)

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  3. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Hi Juls, thanks for stopping by my blog! Your painting so far is gorgeous, I wish that I could do something like that! Looking forward to seeing your work. Are you doing the 365 a day project?

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  4. JulsMay 6, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Hi Mandy, thank you for the lovely compliment. I'm taking deep breathing to a new level at the moment to calm nerves each time I approach the painting. It's been years since I did one. I will be making painting a 365 a day project from a friends recommendation to keep the momentum going.

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