On Paper, Canvas, and iPad
Painted on A4 Kraft paper, with watercolour and gouache, over a watersoluble pencil drawing; and used a little white “Luminance” coloured pencil. Day 20 of the World Watercolour Month challenge. This is painted from the same reference photo I used on day 1 of this challenge - taken when out walking our dogs. Perhaps... Continue Reading →
Day 19 of the World Watercolour Month challenge. A quick pencil sketch with watercolour washes. I’ve noticed a bit of a blur on this photo, sorry about that.... This sketchbook is a brand called “Moleskine”; a seemingly popular brand. I love trying out different types of paper, so I bought this small one. I like... Continue Reading →
Watercolour, gouache, Inktense (watersoluble) pencil, a little Payne’s grey watersoluble pencil and graphite pencil, on A5, gold/tan %100 recycled card. Day 18 of the World Watercolour Month challenge. I’m quite fond of drawing and painting pears; and eating them! I began this with a flourish of lines using a watersoluble Inktense pencil, in a lovely,... Continue Reading →
I began with a sketch in watersoluble graphite pencil, on Strathmore 300gsm cold pressed watercolour paper. Then added watercolour and gouache. The size is approx. 5” x 3.5”. Day 17 of the World Watercolour Month challenge. This is one of the two teapots we have on the go here at home - a large stainless... Continue Reading →
The pic above is in gouache and watercolour, on Canson 290gsm A4 Canvas paper. Below is gouache and watercolour over an ink pen drawing, on Art Spectrum 210gsm smooth, Draw and Wash paper. Day 16 of the World Watercolour Month challenge. Both of these paintings didn’t quite work. I’m mainly bothered by their compositions; cropped them... Continue Reading →
Watercolour, gouache and a touch of pencil on a 2.5” x 3.5”, 300gsm watercolour card. Day 15 of the World Watercolour Month challenge. This tiny painting took so long! Occasionally I used a magnifying glass, particularly on the mother’s face. However, when I thought I was finished and took a photo, this further magnified... Continue Reading →
Watercolour, watersoluble red pencil, and gouache, on Strathmore hot pressed, 300gsm watercolour paper. Paper size: 5” x 7”. Day 14 of the World Watercolour Month challenge.
Watercolour and gouache on A5 size paper. Day 13 of the World Watercolour Month challenge. With this painting I started with a quick drawing in a mauve (Albrecht Durer) watersoluble pencil; and after wetting the lines, I added some watercolour washes... Then finished with a few details in white gouache mixed with watercolour. I’ve drawn... Continue Reading →
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