I’ve long wanted to learn how to watercolour, so signed up for Jane LaFazio’s class Sketching & Watercolor: Journal Style, which began last week. I’d like to think that with practice I could include passable illustrations in a nature journal. Today I finally took time to sit down with my supplies and have a go at lesson one. First up some colour blending; an opportunity to get familiar with using the waterbrush and practice the ratio of water to pigment used. Then on to the main lesson: fruit.
Not quite sure why, but it didn’t occur to me that to watercolour successfully – or even adequately LOL – one would need to be able to sketch. I am certainly not accomplished when it comes to drawing, although couldn’t get into too much trouble with the simple shape of pears. Once happy enough with my drawing I committed to an ink outline on the paper and set out my paint. Sadly, I forgot to take a photo at this stage.
A couple hours later and I’m calling it done. I see a number of things I could definitely improve on – but I also some things I thought worked out well. Overall I’m pleased with it, my very first ever watercolour sketch.
What is it that you’d like to learn how to do?
Very nicely done…and your first attempt, wow!
Maria
Awesome job and your very first attempt is awesome too!
I’m impressed at your first attempt.
I know if I tried it wouldn’t look anything like that.
I think that is amazing for a first attempt mine would probably not be very recognizable.
Very beautiful!!! My son has been using watercolors this year. In fact, he asked for them for Christmas. 😉
Very nice.
wonderful! love your work.
Great job, Keitha! I have many things I would like to learn to do. First on my list is recovering some of my basic sewing skills, followed by machine embroidery and quilting. On my way to this accomplishment, I bought a new machine last week. Happy retirement to me!
Looks great. Before we know it you will be an expert
Nice! You have a talent.