I like Neutral tint (grey color in this small watercolor). It also increases the other colors in the mixes.
I also like the way it spreads over the paper.
Neutral tint
Black and pastel
Joy of colors
As the winter just continues and it is snowing again, I needed to use some bright colors. Here is an abstract watercolor from today.
In the garden
In the garden IV. Watercolor 2023. 50 cm x 65 cm.
Initial marks are vital
Painter Carolyn Roberts works fast and intuitively after the preliminary sketches. She says the initial marks and washes are vital.. “if these don`t convey that sense of freedom”, then nothing really helps afterwards …(https://www.claireleach.com/new-blog/2018/11/15/artist-interview-carolyn-roberts).
Small finger exercices beforehand may help. As piano drills. Here are couple of my small drills.
Finger exercices 1
Fingerexercices 2
Easter
In the garden III
In the garden II
In the garden I
Prolonged Winter
