22Dec
Setting Up for Successful Play WATERCOLOUR
Thursday Thoughts from December 21st Livestream
So… Why is this important?
- It is easier, more fun, when all the “Toys” are at hand ready for rapid deployment.
- More PLAY – less frustration when supplies are readily available.
- In watercolor, I always set up paints, H2O, brushes, and paper in the same spot – it makes painting more immediate and natural – not having to search for items relevant to the the process increases JOY and ultimately confidence.
- Three techniques –
- Practice, play, and use a variety of colors.
- ALLOW the H2O to work!
- Leave “sparkles” white paper
SUPPLIES:
- Brushes – Buy the best quality you can afford – they will last a lifetime USE THEM ONLY WITH WATERCOLOURS!
- Transparent Watercolour Tubes or Pans?
- Small set, good quality
- Tubes get primary colours to start and allow for mixing secondary.
- Swatch Your Paints!
- Paper – It’s not necessary to use primo quality paper… do acquaint yourself with a variety of papers as each one will have specific qualities – make notes, label and keep for future play.
