Watercolor isn't usually known for its textural elements. Artist Angus McEwan shows how to skillfully use composition and texture to draw in viewers.

Negative Painting means that you paint around the areas you want to preserve; Think of it like carving stone, chipping away until only ...

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Contemporary, urban art featuring a crowd of colorful, fashionable people. Statement art piece. I welcome any questions so please send me a message and I will get back to you quickly. Purchase includes one gallery quality Giclée print of original watercolor art. The print is very close to the hand painted version. It is beautifully printed on Velvet fine art professional, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free, archival paper using Epson UltraChrome HD archival inks. The print is available in three sizes : dimensions measure approximately 5x7, or 8x10, or 11x14 in. which includes a generous white space All prints look best matted and this has a small border to account for matting. Unmatted prints will have to be trimmed. Measurements, scale, and color representation are approximate. Any accessories included in photos are for display purposes only and are not included in purchase. The mock-up photos above are digital representation of what the painting might look like framed and displayed (may not show accurate scale). ----© Copyright Cynthia Gaitros, Cynthia Gaitros Art---- Unauthorized use including copying this item, publication or sale is not permitted. Purchase does not transfer any copyrights. ----Additional shop policies: -Etsy guarantee protects from lost, undelivered, damaged shipments, etc. I pay for this service through the fees I am charged by Etsy. If an unfortunate problem arises, you must start the process that is set through Etsy and their current procedures. The restitution from that guarantee service is provided by Etsy. -I offer free initial shipping for your order that is sent to the address on file with Etsy. If delivery is not possible and the package is returned to me, I will need to charge a shipping fee to resend. -Personalized items are not returnable.

In this simple artist study, kids look at paintings by Swiss artist, Paul Klee, and create their own with watercolors and pastels.

November 1, 2020 Painting a Day Project- Day 1

By Katie Green

Painting Pumpkins. Lest you think I just skipped over Autumn and Pumpkin time to Christmas from my last post, know I have pumpkin on the brain! Last weekend, when I found some time to spend in my a…

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Negative painting is one of the most exciting approaches to watercolor I know! The technique is a unique approach of painting around an object to define it in a composition. When working in watercolor we have the challenge that other mediums do not. It is what we don’t paint that becomes the most important element. Think of yourself as a stone carver, chipping away, until only the most precious lights remains. There are many techniques to saving the “lights” of the paper. I have experimented with masking fluids, tapes to save the “lights” but found the end result was either harsh or cutout looking. I preserve the “lights” of the paper from the very beginning by painting around them. Opaque and Transparent Opaque Paints (top row): Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red Light, and Horizon Blue. Transparent paints (bottom row): Quinophthalone Yellow, Scarlet Lake, and Cerulean Blue. It is best to avoid opaque paints (such as cadmiums) for negative painting. Opaque are fine for accent marks at the end but not for glazing. The technique requires numerous glazes which will become muddy with opaque paints. To determine if your paints are opaque or transparent do a simple test. With a permanent marker draw a bold line across a piece of watercolor paper. With paint the consistency of cream paints over the line. If the line is obscured at all it is opaque. Learn more about paint characteristics by reading my post on the topic. 3 Colors for under-painting Underpainting: To determine which 3 colors I will use for the under-painting I make numerous color swatches. The swatches will contain a red, blue, and yellow. The colors do not need to be true primaries. When I mix the colors it is important to have the paint be the same consistence to encourage good mixing on the paper. I am looking for colors that have the underlying feeling of the subject matter. The 3 colors I selected are Carmine (C), Cobalt Teal Blue (CTB), and Raw Sienna (RS). Step #1, Line Drawing: When I draw for a negative painting I am especially mindful of the space and shapes between the leaves and pomegranate (negative space). I want to have shape and size variety. I draw enough to get the general shapes. It is important not to over draw. Allow opportunities for additional shapes to be developed in the painting process. Step #2: I wet the entire paper with clean water and introduce the 3 paint colors separately (Raw Sienna, Cobalt Teal Blue, and Carmine). I paint at an angle to encourage mixing as the paint runs down the paper. I don’t over work the surface with a paint brush but encourage the paint to mix on the paper. While the paper was still damp I lifted a little color off one pomegranate with a damp brush. Let thoroughly dry. Step #3: Start glazing. I will add additional paint colors but I will use the 3 original colors through out the painting process. I consider these my “mother colors”. I paint hard edges against the pomegranate and some of the leaves, and soften edges with water as I move out from the subject. This is what I call the “adolescence of a painting”, because it looks and feels awkward. Let thoroughly dry. Step #4: With each glaze I create new negative shapes and darker values. I sometimes soften edges with a light spray of water while the paint is wet. This technique is most evident on the bottom pomegranate where I used a brush saturated with Carmine to paint the lower section and quickly used a spray bottle to help move the paint down the paper. Let thoroughly dry. Step #5: In the final stage I paint the darkest darks and smallest shapes. I use a rich deep green made with Marine Blue and Burnt sienna. While paint is still wet I drop a small amount of Scarlet Lake to the green mixture to liven it up. I am selective to place my darkest darks near my lights to intensify the focal area. I finish with cast shadows and a few details. Happy Painting! Brenda Step #5 Final step

ABOUT THE ARTWORK Original watercolour painting. Hand painted. One of A Kind. Image size: 9"x 12" inches watercolor paper. Please note that colors may slightly vary depending on your monitor settings. Frame not included. Purchase does not include reproduction rights and cannot be copied or used without the artist's prior permission. Shipping is worldwide! Original Created: 2023 Subjects: Fish Materials: Paper   Styles: Illustration   Mediums: Watercolor   DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS Painting: Watercolor on Paper Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork Size: 9 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in Frame: Not Framed Ready to Hang: No Packaging: Ships in a Box

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