I grow to hate this paper. It is watercolour paper but it sucks. I do not wish to dismiss the lack of skills in the painter, but this paper really sucks. I should use it for ink sketches only. I put some colour on this paper, cleared my brush and when I returned with the wet brush to spread that colour, sharp lines of pigment were already in the paper. Awful. And really, I cleaned my brush in what - 1 or 2 seconds? Very difficult to work on this paper.
If you care, the tutorial is this one https://youtu.be/CmTCT6QtAO4 @monikozi
What weight is the paper moni (types she totally unknowledgable!)? Perhaps it sucks too much and draws in the water leaving the pigment on the surface? I can see why it annoys you, but to me it doesn't detract from thos lovely clouds and the perspective of that grassy bank is wonderful. How long did it take to paint-and I love thos windows......@monikozi :)
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Thanks Jackie! The paper is 200 grams. But yes, as you say: it sucks (literally) the water. It really is awful. It sucks in the other way too :D
It took up to 30 minutes. It really is an easy one. Do give it a try, whatever the medium. I wanted even to suggest the Gang to give it a try, for old times sake :D
@monikozi I love your clouds and perspective on the cliffs. There is so much to like in this.
Am I correct in thinking that the higher the weight of the paper the better. I always thought that if it stated for watercolour on the front that was enough until I attended an art class once upon a time!
@wakelys Thanks Sue! You are spot on: the higher the weight, the better. I bought this one on the same belief that if it says: watercolour, it should do. Well, it does not. Maybe for an illustration style as I did the ladybugs yesterday, it works - more or less. When you want the colours to be blocked. But not for cases when you need the colours to blend. Anyhow, it is a very good paper to draw with ink. For that, it is awesome. And I will probably stick to that on this particular sheet. It should be a lesson.
@monikozi i’ll save the discussion about the paper for another day because I really don’t know anything about that at all and will have to concede to people who are more knowledgeable. The painting itself is wonderful. I love the clouds, the shadows in the grass and the preciseness of the lighthouse. I may actually give this one a try.
@monikozi I like the overall picture.
It can be difficult to judge something when one does not know what the original intention or idea is/was. I was given a fair amount of 300g watercolour paper and I find it quite frustrating - either is too wet or my pigment seems to dry quickly leaving sharp lines. I have found using a wet on dry method works best for me, much less frustrating. I will check out this tutorial and maybe give it a try over the weekend.
It took up to 30 minutes. It really is an easy one. Do give it a try, whatever the medium. I wanted even to suggest the Gang to give it a try, for old times sake :D
Am I correct in thinking that the higher the weight of the paper the better. I always thought that if it stated for watercolour on the front that was enough until I attended an art class once upon a time!
It can be difficult to judge something when one does not know what the original intention or idea is/was. I was given a fair amount of 300g watercolour paper and I find it quite frustrating - either is too wet or my pigment seems to dry quickly leaving sharp lines. I have found using a wet on dry method works best for me, much less frustrating. I will check out this tutorial and maybe give it a try over the weekend.