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Thứ Ba, 4 tháng 2, 2014

Tips For Abstract Watercolor Painting Success

By Jayne Rutledge


If you want to explore your creativity and develop a new skill, then starting out with abstract watercolor painting is a fantastic idea. This style of art can be remarkably satisfying, soothing and stress-busting. However, there is real skill to this kind of painting, and knowing a few tips will help you to get good results faster.

The great thing about deciding to use this kind of medium is that watercolors are a technically simple kind of paint. All you need to do is to add a little water to the mix and you are ready to get started. However, there are some key things to know about in order to get the very best result from your efforts.

A key thing to realize when you are working with this medium is that the colors are always lighter when they dry. Becoming accustomed to this early on will help you to get the right depth of color on your artwork. If you do find that your art dries too light, you can experiment with the amount of water you are mixing into the palette and reduce the amount for a darker look.

Regardless of whether you are working in light or dark shades, this kind of paint is always translucent. There is no doubt that it can look amazing, but it can also be challenging for the artist as it is difficult to mask any errors. It is possible to paint over the top of an error, but there is a real risk of having the work underneath show through. This is one of the aspects of using this kind of paint that you will have to experiment with.

Many artists recommend making a simple sketch of your subject before beginning with the real thing. This will help you to plan where and how you will composite the picture. Taking the time to do this can save you a lot of frustration and errors.

Many experienced artists recommend limiting the palette that you use, especially when you are new to the style. They recommend using only around three hues on a piece of art. As you get more accustomed to the style, you may be able to expand the range of shades you include. However, those pieces that include many shades or hues can appear too busy or gaudy.

Another key point about painting in this manner is that you need to have quality materials. Your brushes are most important as it can be very frustrating when your brush is dropping bristles on the canvas. If you need to economize, do it on the canvas or liquids, but never on the brushes.

Abstract watercolor painting is an excellent place to begin when you want to master this style of art. Working with this medium can be challenging, and even frustrating at times, but it is also enormously satisfying. When you begin experimenting, you will find it is enormous fun.




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