New art materials and some experiments
I love playing with new art materials! Recently I've tried Fabriano Watercolor Paper (kinda flimsy, but good for practice work), a new round brush with a pointy tip, and some white gouache.
I've never used gouache before, but I always wanted to. I'm glad I did! I used some white gouache over my dry watercolor flower painting- to add details to the leaves and flowers. I love the effect!
I also love my new brush- the round with a fine tip is much better for lettering than my other blunt tip brushes. It's also excellent for leaves and stems.
And then I threw in this little sketch from my camping trip. This was painted in the tent because it was too rainy out. I'm glad I brought my paints to keep me occupied :)
Omigosh Elise, you are so talented!! I adore those colours, too. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks- those colors are my favorite!
DeleteGorgeous! Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethank you!!!
DeleteBeautiful! What brush are you using? You've inspired me to try gouache.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you do try gouache- it's thicker than watercolor so it's fun to play with. The brush is a Grumbacher #12 round. best of luck!
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