Good morning everyone. This watercolour experiment started off as a doodle really, then I began testing out different ways of manipulating the paint. After studying Paul Talbot-Greaves’ lovely book, I realised that I needed to practise techniques. And, by making a sample sheet, rather than a ‘proper’ painting so that I felt free to play. And, it definitely worked! So, here you can see wet-in-wet, stippling, spattering, dry brushing dripping and, hopefully, more movement of paint. However, it’s not in my nature not to put a bit of a story into my painting. Consequently, it became a walk in a wood at autumn time. Actually, the choices of colours and shapes must have come from my subconscious.
In fact, I found this exercise very useful and I think I shall be a bit more confident now when painting in watercolour. Honestly, I wasn’t using enough paint or making it wet enough, so things had to change!
Last Year’s Watercolour Experiment in Autumn Colours
Really, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season than to sit and drink in the atmosphere of a beautiful autumn day. And then to paint a memory.
You could see more of last year’s autumn plein air watercolour sketches in this post here. And, don’t forget, all my work is for sale at reasonable prices. Just go to the Contact Me page and send me an email for more details.
Just marvelous, Margaret! Had to share on Twitter & Pinterest 😊 I’m finding the same thing, work on a “sample” paper or such, or just call it that, and it helps me let go a bit; but back to your new piece – love the luminosity and color gradations, just interesting all around! ❤️
Thank you so much, Felipe! It’s so kind of you to share my work. I did have great fun with this piece. And, it felt relaxing, the power of the ‘sample’ frame of mind!
You are inspiring me to get my watercolor back out. I have been away from them for too long!
Thank you! This is what I love about blogging – we can all inspire each other!
Such beautiful colors! And I love how you’ve created textures with the paint. 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much, Robin! Creating the textures was the best bit!
I love the colours in these, and I have looked up the book you mentioned and got his ebook from the library. It is very good. I’ve just started working smaller, quick experimental pieces too. Very satisfying
I’m so glad that you are enjoying the book, P. You’re right, the practice pieces are very pleasing to do. Word soon gets around about something good!
I think this abstract is just so evocative and just gorgeous.
Thank you so much, Claudia. I think my enjoyment of doing it must show through.
Yes, it does.
Fantastic!
Thank you so much, Tiffany.