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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Skipped the Homework

As usual, I decided to skip my homework.  I did paint a fall scene with watercolor but will not post it anywhere. I did not use the practice of washes or glazes.   Painting with watercolor like oil or pastel does not work.  Gouache might work.  More watercolor photos and what I learn as I go with the lessons.

Instead of watercolor, I got out the coffee table sketchbook and worked from a photo for the Southwest October Challenge on wetcanvas.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1454985

The photos are put up to paint from for a month.  You know I don't usually paint from photos, but I enjoy this group on wetcanvas so I can take part with a sketch.  The photo is by Mary Woodul.  I sketched with a Prismacolor 03 fine line marker/pen and added some red with a Sharpie.  I used to do ink drawings with a touch of red someplace so this brings back memories.


I really need to get my studio straightened up so I can use my work table to do the watercolor.  Always better to paint standing up.  I do have a watercolor easel, I wonder if it still tips or did that one burn??  Hmm.  Guess I'd better look.  That shows you that I have watercolor stuff that I haven't thought about in years. I had some watercolor paint in tubes that dried up.   Just like the ink, I used to draw with India ink and a real fountain pen.  Haven't done it in years.  I don't even have an ink bottle.  Old memories.......





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6 comments:

  1. Bag BlogMonday, October 22, 2018 6:33:00 AM

    Watercolor may dry up, but it is still good. If you tear open the tube, you can wet the paint. Of course, that is a hassle, and a good reason to buy more art stuff. A watercolor easel? Maybe I need one :)

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  2. hmuxoMonday, October 22, 2018 7:27:00 AM

    Excellent sketch Jo!!! I love the splashes of red on the flowers. It completes the piece.

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  3. Jo CastilloMonday, October 22, 2018 9:42:00 AM

    I have a Winsor-Newton easel, yes, I still have it. I paid about $40 for it and now it is $100+ Guess with the exchange rate adjustment it is about the same. Ha. This is the one I have, maybe cheaper elsewhere:
    https://bit.ly/2ytzHdz

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  4. Jo CastilloMonday, October 22, 2018 9:47:00 AM

    Hmuxo, thanks so much. I used to do that a lot when I did drawings in pen and ink. Rarely do a real drawing any more. Mostly sketch.

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  5. Jennifer RoseMonday, October 22, 2018 5:15:00 PM

    great textured sketch :)

    tsk tsk at not doing your homework ;)

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  6. Jo CastilloTuesday, October 23, 2018 9:48:00 AM

    Jennifer Rose, thank you so much. I've always been bad about homework and about practicing. Putting in the work really shows.

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