Wonder how my watercolor sculptures begin? First I do a lot of drawing on tracing paper to plan out each layer. Here are my favorite tools for loose sketches:
Do you recognize them? Hint — they’re not pastels. Find out more about my process next month!
ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #70:
Here’s a list of all the revisions that give Keeping Secrets such a different look:
- Most of the foliage layer is now gone; it’s also in a new position in-between the 2 layers of tree trunks.
- I added some darker oranges to the background layer.
- I used glazes to darken the 2 ground layers.
- To create a softer, more dappled light effect, I lightened parts of the tree trunks and branches.
- I also lightened the rock and changed the texture.
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