If you have not "met" Bob Davies, author of Watercolour Secrets, you really should. He is an extremely gifted teacher. This is especially true if you like things explained in easy, practical terms. If you just want to learn how to paint with watercolor and not where the name cadmium blue originated (you know what I mean), then read to find out where and how this can happen. But first, as advertised, the 3 tips: Tip #1 -( from the chapter - Create Whatever You Want with Simple Shapes) It's a good idea to sketch out your painting with a pencil before you start, but use the lightest lines possible so that it will be easier to erase later. If you need to sketch your layout on a separate sheet of paper in heavier lines, make sure you don't use your final watercolor paper. Rather, transfer your sketch with light lines possibly using graphite paper.
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Tips From Watercolour Secrets
If you have not "met" Bob Davies, author of Watercolour Secrets,
you really should.He is an extremely gifted teacher. This is
especially true if you like things explained in easy, practical
terms.If you just want to learn how to paint with watercolor and
not where the name cadmium blue originated (you know what I mean),
then read to find out where and how this can happen.But first, as
advertised, the 3 tips:Tip #1 -( from the chapter - Create Whatever
You Want with Simple Shapes) It's a good idea to sketch out your
painting with a pencil before you start, but use the lightest lines
possible so that it will be easier to erase later. If you need to
sketch your layout on a separate sheet of paper in heavier lines,
make sure you don't use your final watercolor paper. Rather,
transfer your sketch with light lines possibly using graphite
paper.Tip #2 - (from the chapter - Creating Believable Trees) When
painting tree branches, it is easier to pull your brush (toward
your hand), so if you are right handed, the branches on the right
side of the tree are easier to paint. To paint the branches on the
left side, simply turn your paper over (upside down) and paint.Tip
#3 - (from the chapter - Enhance Your Landscapes with Simple
Figures) The word "simple" is the key.. when adding people to
landscapes, leave the facial details out. They will only complicate
your painting. You can also leave off the feet, and just have the
legs end in the grass.Bonus Tip - Always keep some damp paper towel
handy. You can use it to blot your painting when you want to mute
the color, such as in a shadow where you want the color change to
me more gradual.These tips are from a free e-book available from
Bob Davies and "Watercolour Secrets."If you are an aspiring
watercolor artist or even one who just needs a few helpful hints to
take your work to the next level, make sure you sign up for the
free e-book. With it comes some other valuable information from the
web site that makes your time there well spent. You, too, can Learn
Watercolour Painting at Home. There is absolutely no $$$ or future
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