Astilmaria

 

During a class I demonstrated how to use paper doilys to created a whimsical ground for painting a vase of flowers. After positioning the doily, an atomoizer is used to spray the paint on. It is a small gadget, somewhat L-shaped, that is placed in a watery solution of paint so you can blow the paint onto the surface. Other impressions can also be made this way, such as leaves . It adds another dimension to using watercolor techniques and produces a beautiful impression of lace. I chose to add a very colorful but muted background.

Watercolor 8x10
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On the Farm

 

This watercolor demo was done to show techniques giving texure to wood. Using the wrong end of a brush, an end that is rather pointy, you just draw lines and boards are formed. It has to be done carefully because once a depression is made in watercolor paper, it can't be removed! Some artists sign their work this way because of it's permanency. Using drybrush technique is a way to make wood look old and weathered. You can see how important shadows are to a painting. They give depth and reality along with perception. The farmgirl carrying a basket is the result of a mistake. Meaning I covered something up creatively!

Watercolor 12x16
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