My last trip to the art supply store left me with two pads of paper for watercolors and two pads of paper for drawing. The watercolor paper is white, the drawing is black. I've really gotten into watercolors, and not drawing, so guess what...I need more white paper.
As you may remember, it was difficult for me to find an art supply store in Belgium that was close by and ended up having to travel to Brussels for it. Because of this inconvenience, I couldn't quickly run and pick up more paper. So what did I do? Started painting watercolors on black paper.
And who knew? It looks awesome!
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| My first effort on black. Try to ignore the birds...they look awful. |
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| What I really want you to see is this grass! |
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| Didn't the texture come out splendidly? |
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| This was my second effort and it looks even better |
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| I love the way the grass looks like it's blowing in the wind...like at the beach |
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| I feel that a lot more grass is in the future! |
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| And I was even pleased with the sky effect...the clouds look wonderfully stormy |
So, what do you think? Should I pursue this technique a bit more or go back to the white paper? I don't have much of an option until I get to the art store, but it's good to know that there are other options in the meantime!
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For your first attempt at this that is spectacular - I hope you continue exploring this technique, it's got such atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteI am all for experimenting. I think it keeps our minds fresh and open to possibilities :)
ReplyDeleteI love your textures and the grass does look like it is blowing in the wind. Awesome, Bethany :)
Have a lovely evening, T. :)
I like the black paper! It's a totally different feel. I say keep with it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It looks like acrylic.
ReplyDeleteFabulous textures! That grass looks so thick and real, and the clouds have such atmosphere. I love that fourth picture.
ReplyDeleteI noticed the grass immediately because I thought it was so fantastic...moody. I say Yeah(!) to the black paper.
ReplyDeleteabby
The black paper is amazing! You're right - the painting has such texture and I just love the clouds. Great job!
ReplyDeleteyou did it?
ReplyDeleteGood job girl!
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