Mystery Technique

Mystery Technique #140

July 20, 2024 – 9:21 pm

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ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #139:

You can create luminous color mixtures by glazing on Arches cold pressed watercolor paper! First I wet the paper and then painted a delicate layer of Daniel Smith Hansa Yellow Medium. After the yellow layer dried, I rewet the entire piece of paper with a soft brush to avoid disturbing the paint and selectively added Winsor & Newton Permanent Rose for the second layer. When that layer was completely dry, I wet the paper again before painting touches of Daniel Smith French Ultramarine and Winsor Blue (Green Shade).

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Upcoming Exhibition & Workshops!

June 30, 2024 – 8:38 pm

Among the Trees, ©Elizabeth Sanford

Exciting news! Soon you’ll be able to browse the new additions to the Metro Nashville Lending Library Collection in person. All 53 artworks, including Among the Trees, will be included in a special exhibition at the Nashville Public Library‘s Main Branch from July 11th – August 16th with an opening celebration on Thursday July 18. In the fall, the art will be available for checkout at one of 5 new Lending Library branches. Come and pick out your favorites while you can see them all in one place!

There’s still time to join us on Sunday July 14 for Natural Abstractions at the Little Art House in Sylvan Park! Explore fun ways to use the natural world as your inspiration, and experiment with expressive color and texture. We meet from 1-5 pm, and beginners are welcome! To learn more, visit:

https://www.hisawyer.com/little-art-house/schedules/activity-set/709667

Take a deeper dive into watercolor by signing up for Watercolor Weekend at Art & Soul! Learn easy techniques to create intriguing textures and atmospheric effects. Be inspired by the luminous magic of liquid color on paper as you develop a personal approach to painting in a supportive circle. We meet from 10 am – 4 pm on July 20 & 21. You can find all the details here:

https://www.artandsoulnashville.com/Teacher-Bios/Elizabeth-Sanford

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Mystery Technique

Mystery Technique #139

June 20, 2024 – 5:16 pm

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ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #138:

The meanderings of tree roots intrigue me, and drawing them with a water-filled pipette is a fun way to mimic their irregularities. After using water to define the root shapes, I added more water with a wet brush to form the trunk of the tree. Next I dropped in a mixture of Daniel Smith Blue Apatite Genuine and Hematite Burnt Scarlet Genuine for the color of the bark. While the paint was still wet, I used the end of a metal paint tube to scratch dark lines into the paper and added some kosher salt for additional texture. When the paint was completely dry, I brushed off the salt and lightened the tops of the roots by lifting color off with a wet brush.

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