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Experimenting w watercolor ground on computer cards. (Original Post)
GPV
Apr 2023
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samplegirl
(12,079 posts)1. Very nice!
I still bad on backrounds.
GPV
(73,036 posts)2. Backgrounds are hard for me too. See how the pigment seeped under the tape?
marble falls
(62,063 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
(73,036 posts)14. I use it sometimes, but have trouble applying it to small tight shapes without blobbing.
marble falls
(62,063 posts)24. Thin it.
GPV
(73,036 posts)25. I'll give it a try
Sienna86
(2,151 posts)3. Absolutely beautiful.
You have such a gift.
GPV
(73,036 posts)15. Thank you. I traced the outline, but the I did the paint myself.
paleotn
(19,187 posts)4. Experimenting? That looks wonderful!
GPV
(73,036 posts)16. Thank you so much!
Docreed2003
(17,805 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
(73,036 posts)17. Thanks! It was a happy accident.
NJCher
(37,883 posts)6. You turned out a fox
Who looks kind and happy.
Wonder what that says about you?
democrank
(11,250 posts)7. I really like this
I cant draw or paint a stick figure! Hope you post more.
GPV
(73,036 posts)23. Here's the secret to drawing...
LiberalLoner
(10,135 posts)10. Beautiful! 👏
GPV
(73,036 posts)19. Thank you so much!
Karadeniz
(23,423 posts)11. That fox has character!!
GPV
(73,036 posts)20. Thank you. The original photo is even better.
I love the eyes!
Ocelot II
(120,858 posts)13. I like it!