Beginning a painting with a color scheme in mind has become a useful new habit. At the end of this weekend’s en plein air event at the vineyard I had sixteen small watercolor paintings, each exhibiting color harmony!
John Pike Palette
I used my large, John Pike palette rather than one of my smaller, more portable palettes. I find it easier to work with and re-wet the paint when I am painting in the sun. I have two of these palettes. I cut every other divider out of this one to make wider paint wells.
Old York Cellars, View from the vineyard
Old York Cellars, view from the vineyard
A great weekend of sunshine and friendship.
Paintings: Watercolor on watercolor paper
I envy your use of watercolours
Ahhh…. I often hear how difficult watercolors are. I think every medium is challenging. Watercolors are really fun when you let them be watery! I know that sounds too simple, but really, they like doing what they do naturally. Don’t we all!
So true; I probably try and control them too much… I’ll try them again soon and will just let them be 🙂
Thanks