Sunday, October 30, 2011

Session #2 All About Softness

Image #1: Shape on right - using Burnt Sienna + Ultramarine Blue, paint a shape, then soften edge all around using a wet wash brush that has been wiped on the edge of the bowl. Shape in center, using same mix, repeat, then soften the same, only this time pad the brush a little drier on folded paper towel.
Image #2: Image on right - using Cadmium Yellow Pale + Cadmium Red Light start wash from top of shape at full strength, then change to just water to graruate colour. Soften edge with damp brush. Image on left - using Burnt Sienna + Ultramarine blue, paint shape then soften shape with a damp sponge. Image below - I forget *smile*

Image #3: Mix up Cadmium Yellow Pale + Ultramarine Blue + Burnt Sienna then create this interesting shape that forms a straight line on the bottom edge Hint - vary the mainly green colour as you go along, . Using your wash brush, soften the upper edge and sides and repeat again outside your first stroke to give the paint lots of room to spread. Using your slanted brush handle (or a credit card) scratch lines into the wet paint Hint - make your scratch from the bottom up. Use a damp sponge to wipe away some of the paint from the top of the shape only (Hint - remember to rotate the sponge to a clean side anr re-rinse it often). Drop a little more colour here and there.

Image #4: Mix a soft grey using Yellow Ochre + Ultramarine Blue + Alizarin Crimson then paint an island shape hint - use the brush handle to "spike" the trees along the upper edge - and end id along a straight edge. Use a wash brush and plenty of water to "lose" the bottem edge. Use a damp sponge to "lose" parts of the upper shape, then drag the sponge across it to create mist.



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