did you paint the image at the top of your blog? i've seen it on flickr before, and its really nice.
I don't know if i can offer any special tips or tricks... as i honestly feel that i'm still a novice and learning how to control this tricky medium myself. i will offer what i can though, in a hope that it may possibly help. i like to experiment with different amounts of water mixed with the watercolour paint, it tends to make a big difference as it renders the colours more opaque or less opaque, ...the effects vary dramatically on both ends. and i like to use gouache, and vary the amount of water with that too. i think its essential to have a good collection of high quality small paintbrushes. that is essential! nice smooth paper works best for me, as i am able to add of small details that textured paper won't allow. to colour my drawings i use multiple washes of colours for the skin, and then the clothing is usually a mix of watercolour, black ink and gouache. i'm not sure really how to describe the method. colouring in, but with a paintbrush, i suppose. hope that helps!
Joana- Thankyou.
ReplyDeletedid you paint the image at the top of your blog?
i've seen it on flickr before, and its really nice.
I don't know if i can offer any special tips or tricks... as i honestly feel that i'm still a novice and learning how to control this tricky medium myself. i will offer what i can though, in a hope that it may possibly help.
i like to experiment with different amounts of water mixed with the watercolour paint, it tends to make a big difference as it renders the colours more opaque or less opaque, ...the effects vary dramatically on both ends. and i like to use gouache, and vary the amount of water with that too.
i think its essential to have a good collection of high quality small paintbrushes. that is essential! nice smooth paper works best for me, as i am able to add of small details that textured paper won't allow.
to colour my drawings i use multiple washes of colours for the skin, and then the clothing is usually a mix of watercolour, black ink and gouache. i'm not sure really how to describe the method. colouring in, but with a paintbrush, i suppose.
hope that helps!