More Practice: Tree Bark and Rocks in Watercolor
I did decide to practice a bit more. I’ve decided that if I just jump in like last time, I may make critical mistakes again, leading me to need to restart, wasting both time and materials.
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Practicing Trees in Watercolor
After failing to create a satisfying painting in “Riverbend”, I’m going to practice my tree painting technique.
Riverbend – A Failed First Take
Mistakes happen. Sometimes, you can’t avoid them in trial and error.
Where I’m at in Watercolor
An Overview and an Example While I’m not completely a novice in watercolor, I do need to build my skills. My best watercolor painting of note is a painting I did last December that I’ve titled “Peonies in a Vase.” Now understand, I like the result, but at this point, I don’t believe I was… Continue reading Where I’m at in Watercolor
Portrait Demonstration in Graphite no 5 (4)
We bring this drawing to a close, finishing up the hair and modeling.
Portrait Demonstration in Graphite no. 5 (3)
I continue the portrait, refining the rendering as I go.
Crosshatching – Building Tone
Tone in crosshatching can be built in a number of ways: pressure, layering, spacing, and combining them with switching between different lead grades.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no 5 (2)
I begin rendering in continuous shading, covering the face first.
Crosshatching – The Basics
I really like the look of crosshatching. I think it can be very beautiful when done well, and that’s why I’ve pursued attempting to master it.
Demonstration: Portrait in Graphite no 5 (1)
Here, we begin the fifth of my portrait demonstrations in graphite. I choose a model full view, soft lighting.