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Experimenting w watercolor ground on computer cards. (Original Post)
GPV
Apr 2023
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samplegirl
(12,508 posts)1. Very nice!
I still bad on backrounds.
GPV
(73,192 posts)2. Backgrounds are hard for me too. See how the pigment seeped under the tape?
marble falls
(63,250 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
(73,192 posts)14. I use it sometimes, but have trouble applying it to small tight shapes without blobbing.
marble falls
(63,250 posts)24. Thin it.
GPV
(73,192 posts)25. I'll give it a try
Sienna86
(2,151 posts)3. Absolutely beautiful.
You have such a gift.
GPV
(73,192 posts)15. Thank you. I traced the outline, but the I did the paint myself.
paleotn
(19,889 posts)4. Experimenting? That looks wonderful!
GPV
(73,192 posts)16. Thank you so much!
Docreed2003
(18,053 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
(73,192 posts)17. Thanks! It was a happy accident.

NJCher
(38,826 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
(73,192 posts)23. Here's the secret to drawing...
LiberalLoner
(10,597 posts)10. Beautiful! 👏
GPV
(73,192 posts)19. Thank you so much!
Karadeniz
(23,732 posts)11. That fox has character!!
GPV
(73,192 posts)20. Thank you. The original photo is even better.
I love the eyes!
Ocelot II
(122,964 posts)13. I like it!