I went out and bought a watercolour set to experiment with and learn how to paint. I didn't realise at first that painting watercolours involved different techniques and set out to paint this first landscape (or waterscape) the same way that I would use acrylic. This is evidenced in this first painting where the properties of watercolour work against it instead of for it. I think it's clear from this painting that I didn't know how to use the paint. This painting is very flat and overall disappointing.
After the first painting, I consulted some online sources to find out how to use watercolours but was really overwhelmed by the variety of tips and techniques and didn't know where to start. I read a few articles and watched some online tutorials. I then attempted this waterscape. This one is an improvement over the last one. For one thing, it isn't as flat looking. I think I did a better job of blending as well. The biggest improvement, however, I think is how I am starting to appreciate how to depict light.
This painting is a marked departure from the other two. I used wider brushes and only used wash techniques in an attempt to learn how watercolours worked. I used very little paint and really relied on the water. As a product, I don't think this painting is particularly good but the process was very worthwhile and informative.
This last waterscape was the product of learning basic techniques and experimenting with them. I think that I am starting to get the feel for watercolours and am learning blending as well. I think that I am also learning to appreciate how to see and paint light, something I used to take for granted.
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