Another watercolor experiment. This time I kept thinking 'what's wrong with this paper?' The color would hardly stay on the paper and was about to drive me crazy. Also, I was using a pan watercolor set made by Yarka. I bought it probably 10 or so years ago, never used it, and I decided that either Strathmore, the paper maker, or Yarka paints must be defective. Then I took a really close look at the paper. I had, at some point, coated it with gesso to make it easier to lift the paint and totally forgotten. So I was the culprit. Anyway, I've since found my Yupo and I don't really need to gesso the paper. This little portrait is 12 x 9". Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
2 comments:
Her expression is beautiful, Connie.. A beautiful watercolor. I just bought watercolor paper and I will be using my Dads watercolors that I recently found while cleaning up....When???? Not sure since I'm so afraid to do it...silly, right?? Lol
Hi Hilda - that is so sweet - your painting with them will be extra special - I love this story and hope you post some of the work you do with your Dad's paints!
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