I start by selecting small specimens of native plants, usually from a friend’s bush block or my garden, or pick up leaves, fruits and twigs from walk trails near my home.
Master essential painting techniques in this exciting step-by-step paint guidance with watercolours. Learn how to paint watercolours art from master.Follow artist’s steps and tips.You will be able to know their materials which used in their art.
I start by selecting small specimens of native plants, usually from a friend’s bush block or my garden, or pick up leaves, fruits and twigs from walk trails near my home.
Drawings are complete, cut out, and pasted onto paper. Using a photocopier that enlarges/reduces your drawing will save you a huge amount of time re-drawing!
I decided not to include as many blossoms as in my photo. Instead of a dark blue sky I opted for a light tint, merging by wet wash with a pale green. This was done after first drawing in the main features with care.
STEP ONE
Outline where you want the drop to appear.
Having chosen an interesting specimen” I draw my tree. I am working on a 30cm x 50cm sheet of 600g Hot Pressed watercolour paper. I already have an idea of colours and design.
I taped the watercolour paper to a backing board to make it easier to move about. I tend to alternate between using the table top, balancing the work on my knee, and working on it at my easel.
Having stretched your watercolour paper and allowed it to become bone dry, commence drawing the image onto cartridge paper
I search for an interesting subject in my garden. The little Superb Blue Wrens are very busy – so I include the male blue wren in my composition and (for interest) add my teacup.
STEP ONE
I draw the basic shapes onto the stretched paper.
I sketch out my composition, taking care to get a composition that I am happy with. It is important to get the scale right and key elements before you proceed to paint.