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Mystery Technique #108

October 20, 2021 – 6:41 pm

Curious about the techniques used to paint this caterpillar? You can learn more next month if you’ve signed up for email updates!

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It’s wonderful how much variety Granulation Medium can add! I started by making swirling strokes with water and a large modified brush, then dropped in diluted yellow, using acrylic ink to prevent the color from lifting. I used a liner brush to make a few thinner strokes. After that layer dried, I made more swirling strokes with a mix of diluted Hydrus watercolors and Winsor & Newton’s Granulation Medium. Tilting the paper from side to side increased the granulating effects. For the third layer, I added more yellow and a mixed yellow green for more variety and depth.

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Art Show This Weekend & Upcoming Classes!

September 30, 2021 – 5:16 pm

Art on the West Side opens on Saturday at the JCC, and here’s a sneak preview! A closeup of Melodies of Dusk, Part 1 is above, and this is Joining the Chorus:

Hope you can stop by on October 2 or 3! Find more details here: http://artonthewestside.org/

October’s a wonderful time to enjoy a relaxing nature walk, and combining one with art-making doubles the pleasure! You’re invited to join me on October 16 for Forest Bathing and Art at the Franklin Recreation Center; class size is limited, so sign up soon! Check my website for details, or use this link: https://apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/Activity_Search/16636

This is the first time I’ve ever offered a 4-week Practical Color Theory class, and it starts on October 21! You can learn more here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/wcpr/Activity_Search/16635

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Mystery Technique #107

September 20, 2021 – 3:25 pm

Curious about the techniques used here? You can learn more next month if you’ve signed up for email updates!

ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #106:

Here’s a sample of some different ways to use watercolor pencils; since the marks tend to disappear into the paint, these are on unpainted watercolor paper. You can experiment with working on dry versus wet paper or wetting the tip of the pencil to deposit more pigment in an irregular way. The brush and damp piece of sponge help me blend the pencil into the surface. Prismacolor and Derwent are my favorite brands. In next image, I’ve used the pencils to sketch in the edges of some roots: