Wonderful Maureen! The colors are so pleasing! A couple of things to consider – personally I would not have a cast shadow on the pear as you have a cut view below it. I would add a little more toning to the whole (not cut view) pear emphasize it’s form.
@doug-milne thanks for your tips! Is there a way to correct the cast shadow now that it’s been painted? I always enjoy the option to erase colored pencil but have always wondered how to adjust watercolor.
Hi Maureen- maybe Pam can offer some suggestions too as she does a lot of watercolor work. As with color pencils and watercolor a lot depends on what color you are trying to lighten or lift. Reds, purples, etc. are nearly impossible. I would play around on a practice sheet. The main way to lift watercolor that I know is to go over the area you want to lift with a clean brush and clean water. Go over the area with a wet brush, (not too wet) and then dab the brush onto a paper towel to transfer the pigment. Repeat the process until you have lifted the amount you want. I have also erased watercolor with a soft white eraser but you have to make sure the paper is totally dry. Otherwise the paper will tear. Does anybody else have any tips?
Wonderful Maureen! The colors are so pleasing! A couple of things to consider – personally I would not have a cast shadow on the pear as you have a cut view below it. I would add a little more toning to the whole (not cut view) pear emphasize it’s form.
@doug-milne thanks for your tips! Is there a way to correct the cast shadow now that it’s been painted? I always enjoy the option to erase colored pencil but have always wondered how to adjust watercolor.
Hi Maureen- maybe Pam can offer some suggestions too as she does a lot of watercolor work. As with color pencils and watercolor a lot depends on what color you are trying to lighten or lift. Reds, purples, etc. are nearly impossible. I would play around on a practice sheet. The main way to lift watercolor that I know is to go over the area you want to lift with a clean brush and clean water. Go over the area with a wet brush, (not too wet) and then dab the brush onto a paper towel to transfer the pigment. Repeat the process until you have lifted the amount you want. I have also erased watercolor with a soft white eraser but you have to make sure the paper is totally dry. Otherwise the paper will tear. Does anybody else have any tips?