We have a delicious video that Kia chose for our challenge this week. We are painting blueberries. It can be found here-
This artist plans her painting and sketching before starting. Very informative on sketching and mixing the colors. She also shows shadowing. Question for you. How do you paint, from memory or looking at and item or picture? This week I chose to use a reference picture. Printed it from the computer and used it to sketch my blueberries. It also helps you mix the correct colors. Printed photo, mixed the colors and practiced sketching the blueberry shapes. After much erasing liked what was sketched. Watercolored them and finally did the highlights as she did with a gel pen. It took about three layers to achieve the dark blue on the fruit. Added some splatters too. My image is not the blueberries resting on a table, but rather hanging from a bush. Come and join us this week and paint some blueberries. TFL
Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 GMT Views: 1556
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Wed, Sep 01, 2021 @ 6:50 PM
So pretty! Wowzer! I am seeing several great blueberry cards!! Who knew? lol This one reminds me of pretty calendars out of a company that does the best pics...I cant remember the name right now...ugh.
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Sun, Sep 12, 2021 @ 1:29 PM
Linda, when I visit your gallery it makes me realize that I should be more involved in the Wednesday challenge. Your gallery is so gorgeous and your painting just gets better and better. In viewing this card, it looks simple but watercolor is not simple. It does call for a plan of attack to get the best results. You apparently have that nailed. Now I think I need to try to paint blueberries, inspired by you.
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