I know it shows a lot of texture because of the grade of paper but I actually thought the texture was kinda cool.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Playing around with washes
I was having fun playing around with watercolor washes on some old scraps of student-grade watercolor paper. I always feel so much looser painting on this old stuff because when I go to paint on the good watercolor paper, I instantly start tightening up thinking about how much each piece is costing me if I mess it up.
I know it shows a lot of texture because of the grade of paper but I actually thought the texture was kinda cool.
I know it shows a lot of texture because of the grade of paper but I actually thought the texture was kinda cool.
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I really like it. Nice and loose, like you said. I have been playing more with watercolor paper, too. I am like you, though...scared to mess up the good stuff so I use paper I really shouldn't. I'm going to treat myself to some decent paper for Christmas. : )
I love them Phyllis, they are beautiful and soft. I do like the texture of the cold watercolor paper peeking through too!
Very cool! Indeed. The pigment roam freely and happily... It shows it's own personalities... tighten or loose... love both...
I love these, Phyllis! I know just what you mean about tightening up too... drives me crazy! the texture and bright colors are wonderful!
And Merry Christmas too... the decorations are beautiful!
These are great!
I am the same way about good paper. Maybe we should learn to use the cheap stuff to our benefit! :P
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