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Experimenting w watercolor ground on computer cards. (Original Post)
GPV
Apr 2023
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samplegirl
(11,476 posts)1. Very nice!
I still bad on backrounds.
GPV
(72,377 posts)2. Backgrounds are hard for me too. See how the pigment seeped under the tape?
marble falls
(57,077 posts)8. Try this Winsor & Newton Watercolor Medium, Art Masking Fluid
I even use it instead of wax for a beginners and kids batik lesson.
GPV
(72,377 posts)14. I use it sometimes, but have trouble applying it to small tight shapes without blobbing.
marble falls
(57,077 posts)24. Thin it.
GPV
(72,377 posts)25. I'll give it a try
Sienna86
(2,149 posts)3. Absolutely beautiful.
You have such a gift.
GPV
(72,377 posts)15. Thank you. I traced the outline, but the I did the paint myself.
paleotn
(17,911 posts)4. Experimenting? That looks wonderful!
GPV
(72,377 posts)16. Thank you so much!
Docreed2003
(16,858 posts)5. That's incredible! Love it.
You commented about color seeping under the tape but I think it's a color effect on the border!
GPV
(72,377 posts)17. Thanks! It was a happy accident.
NJCher
(35,654 posts)6. You turned out a fox
Who looks kind and happy.
Wonder what that says about you?
democrank
(11,092 posts)7. I really like this
I cant draw or paint a stick figure! Hope you post more.
GPV
(72,377 posts)23. Here's the secret to drawing...
LiberalLoner
(9,761 posts)10. Beautiful! 👏
GPV
(72,377 posts)19. Thank you so much!
Karadeniz
(22,505 posts)11. That fox has character!!
GPV
(72,377 posts)20. Thank you. The original photo is even better.
I love the eyes!
Ocelot II
(115,674 posts)13. I like it!