I'm the worst when it comes to confronting white paper. I have no problem with making the initial sketch but when it comes to putting down that first drop of paint, I'll do almost anything to procrastinate. So despite my urge to clean all 7 of my Betta fish tanks today I finally started this painting.
First I added splashes of Aureolin Yellow and then with mixes of Ultramarine Blue and Alizarin Crimson I worked on shadows and the background to help create depth.
I'll keep you posted.
I'm an absolute advocate of under painting. For me, it helps map out the road ahead and gives me the first insight into laying down the foundation for a good three dimensional feel. It's a must to get a handle of the depth.
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I've been reading your blog for awhile too, and really enjoy your art. I was sent here by a teacher when I was working on a watercolour of a lost pet.
And I understand the urge to procrastinate. It's so hard to tell whether or not I'm being constructive when I put off painting to reorganize my closet and do a billion other things I wouldn't do otherwise.
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Just stumbled upon your blog and love your work. I am glad you stopped procrastinating as I am looking forward to seeing this progress :) No pressure :) I have just started the underpainting process with watercolor as well & LOVE it :) Do you mind if I ask what color/colors you are underpainting with? I have been using cobalt blue and really like it but wonder what other colors may work well, will have to experiment :)
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