Do you recognize this tree? I’m inspired by the intriguing textures in wet bark and leaves that catch my eye on winter walks in the woods — it’s fun painting texture experiments! The first photo is a snag, a dead yet still standing tree. And here’s a living example of the same kind:
You can find out what it is next month and see some of the texture experiments it inspired if you’ve signed up for email updates!
ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #88:
It’s exciting to play with new colors! This Mystery Technique stars some of the Daniel Smith watercolors that I’ll be sharing with my classes this year. I started with a wet-in-wet layer of Hansa Yellow Medium and Quinacridone Rose and let that dry, then rewet the paper to paint the background sky with a mix of Cobalt Teal Blue, French Ultramarine, and Blue Apatite. After that layer dried, I wet both sides of the paper for more control while painting the darker clouds, which are a mix of Quinacridone Rose and Rose of Ultramarine.
Home