In this lesson we once again are aware that we do not need to explain every detail to the viewer. In fact it is far more pleasing to leave somethings to the imagination. We paint just enough to entertain the viewer and at the same time create a contemporary design.
In this lesson we continue with the Wet paper technique. Barbara only prewets the front of the paper this time, not both side as we did in the previous lesson of Sunflowers.
However the emphasis on this painting is how to mix a variety of subtle to stronger greys. How to create subtle and beautiful greys, from warm to cool, and from light to dark. The look we are trying to get here is “Misty”. We create an atmospheric look.
Again, this is a more loose technique and it’s great for all of you who love a less defined painting. We do not need to explain every detail to the viewer. We are going to provide an entertaining style, rather than a descriptive style. We paint to excite and entertain the viewer and at the same time create a soft subtle style.
Misty Marina.
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Have all the colours ready, prepare the washes in the palette.
Prewet the front of the appear really well with a large soft brush.
Here we paint skies and water. Starting the painting with large washes, and then adding the details of the focal point.
We let the water do the work, we want to have spontaneous flow, not a heavily laboured painting. This is a great lesson of how to be much more free form.
We become aware of the importance of being able to create soft, atmospheric scenes when we want to.
We paint from light to dark in greys, remember to also paint warm colours first and then go towards cool colours.
Remember that the water on the paper also dilutes the wash a small amount, therefore compensate by using slightly stronger colour to allow for this dilution by the prewet paper.
Keep the misting bottle ready in case the paper dries too quickly.
This style is “alla prima”
I really hope you Have fun!
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Learn to paint this beautiful scene with Barbara Barrett.