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ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #149:
This technique combines granulating watercolors with rubbing alcohol! First I created a wet-in-wet mixture of Lunar Blue and Rose of Ultramarine. While the paint still had a wet sheen, I quickly added multiple drops of rubbing alcohol. The alcohol pushed the water away, leaving behind a series of nesting circular shapes.
Spring into watercolor with a workshop! Watercolor Basics is almost full, so sign up soon to claim your spot. We meet on Saturday May 3 at the Franklin Recreation Center from 10 am – 2 pm, and you can find all the details here:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/activity/search/detail/36221
Watercolor Landscapes is sold out for May, but there’s still room in the June workshop at the Little Art House at Sylvan Park! Join us on Sunday June 8 from 1 – 5 pm. To learn more, visit:
https://www.hisawyer.com/little-art-house/schedules/activity-set/1392408
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ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #148:
I started by using a ratty brush to create the first layer of the background foliage. Next I painted the ground with a wet-in-wet mixture of 2 granulating greens and yellow, then lifted out the roots with a damp sponge. After this dried, I painted the roots wet-in-wet and used the end of a metal paint tube to scratch linear patterns for the bark before sprinkling in kosher salt for more texture.
I let this layer dry, then brushed off the salt and added 2 more layers to the foliage before finishing the ground. Working on dry paper, I used a modified fan brush and a piece of non-slip shelf liner to add more texture and kept the color out of the roots with pieces of torn paper. I also darkened a few places with watercolor pencils.
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