Saturday, January 17, 2015

The white of the paper


Step 3 
watercolor 
7.9x7.9 

Keeping the white of the paper as the lightest value 

Step two finding the mid-tones and shapes

Step one ..establishing the dark patterns on the face. 

What I have learned so far? 
For me, I have to leave the white of the paper intact. My prior effort shows what happens if I don't. I will remember this and move on.
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  1. Mary Sheehan WinnJanuary 17, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    i feel that the white of the paper is the holy grail of watercolor painting.
    Your work is beautiful and you are an inspiration.

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    1. Jo MackenzieJanuary 17, 2015 at 1:45 PM

      Thank you Mary. I forgot for two whole days to keep the white of my paper white. The result? Epic rip ups. How could I forget this core concept? I have no idea.

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  2. Jo MackenzieJanuary 17, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Thank you Ginny for taking time out of your day to comment and let me know.

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  3. martine paquetJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Great portrait!

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