My first stab at watercolors.

[bif]

Finally got to Blick's and picked up some supplies. Here's my first attempt--just a couple of flower sketches. I think I'm going to enjoy exploring this medium!

https://markdomincreative.blogspot.com

[Ocelot II]

1. Nice colors and shapes! One suggestion - if you're going to use ink together with water colors,

it's usually better to do the painting first and let it dry, then use ink. If you ink first and then paint, you run the risk of the ink running into the paint - it's likely to be a cleaner result if you ink over dry paint. I didn't see it in your painting but it can happen. Also, check out some youtube tutorials about how to stretch your paper so it doesn't warp or wrinkle, especially if you use wet washes.

Have fun with it. I prefer oils because you can fix mistakes, which I make a lot of (and oils to acrylics as well, which are too flat for my liking and you can't use glazes), but I've done some water colors that didn't suck too much.

[bif]

4. I watched a youtube tutorial...

Where the artist did the ink first, so I decided to try that first. I'm sure I'll be doing a lot of experimenting before I'm through. You're right about fixing mistakes. You really have to have a picture of the finished painting in mind before you start. You can fix just about any mistake with acrylics.

BTW, your watercolors are amazing! Very inspiring!

[Ocelot II]

9. Thanks for the compliment,

but everything I've posted on DU are oils. I don't think I've ever posted a watercolor I've done, but here's one:

[bif]

10. Nice!

You're right. I must be confusing your work with someone else. Not that your work isn't excellent!

[NJCher]

2. I like

Old Stone Bridge and Lizzy.

[secondwind]

3. It's my favorite medium.. love watercolor....

You have beautiful work there, very vibrant colors!

[Diamond_Dog]

5. Very nice, blf!

I can’t do anything with watercolors worth a darn, so I admire all talented people who can make something beautiful like you just did! It will be fun to see more of your work in this medium!

[fierywoman]

6. I learned a lot about watercolors from Seattle artist Tom Hoffmann-

here's a link to his blogspot where he gives homework assignments for his various classes:
http://hoffmannwatercolors.blogspot.com/

[twodogsbarking]

7. Enjoy it times a million. That is the grand prize.

[GPV]

8. Lovely! Here's a YouTube list of how-tos for a young artist, but

you might find the instruction helpful. I arranged it in order of basic skills. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0YdnF2VHk5i6Z9O5GYYbtQ_prwwARLpQ

[bif]

11. Thanks!

Amazing how much you can learn from youtube tutorials!

[GPV]

12. Sure is! Also, there's a Fb line and wash group that

has some stellar artists in it.

[lunatica]

13. If that's your first attempt

then you’ll master this medium very quickly! Your efforts are inspiring! Please continue!