Holly has such glossy dark prickly leaves that are irresistible at this time of year. Variegated leaves allow for lovely layering, which is the basis of water colour painting. Here is a selection of students artworks
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| Katy |
One of the challenges of water colour is deciding on the order of work. Light first, moving to darker colours with subsequent layers is the preferred method, though of course this can be played with and manipulated. To create crisp-edged veins, often the best way is to put down the vein-colour first, then allow to dry. Then paint the darker colour over most of the leaf, APART from the vein, leaving the paler colour showing and pushing the dark colour as close as possible to it to 'create' the vein.
For softer transitions of colour, working on a damp surface is the key, though just HOW damp is learned through trial and experience.
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| Nicky |
These artworks were done in one of my weekly classes, which last two and a half hours. Frequently things are not finished in the time, which is why sometimes the images shown here are not completed. However, the point is the learning, not the race to the end.
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| Ken |
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| Rachel |
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| Christine |
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| Heather |
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| Rosejane |
Above - lovely artwork by Toni, who has only been painting for a few weeks!
For info on weekly classes please email julie@juliedouglas.co.uk
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