tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post8721803783563573203..comments2024-03-17T07:30:48.314-05:00Comments on Vicky L. Williamson: watercolor 101Vicky L. Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-45774246911470571562010-10-13T07:38:41.582-05:002010-10-13T07:38:41.582-05:00Hi, Freebird! Believe it or not, I actually DID a ...Hi, Freebird! Believe it or not, I actually DID a good flat wash yesterday when I wasn't trying so hard. I had the table easel in the photo slanted for all the tries; I just wasn't using enough water in the mix. Made me laugh!Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-36817026439518578032010-10-12T20:52:33.276-05:002010-10-12T20:52:33.276-05:00I found I get a smoother wash on a big sheet like ...I found I get a smoother wash on a big sheet like yours if I tip it up just slightly and a hint I got off a video is to not let the paint puddle on the page run out. Keep adding more than you need till you get to the bottom where you can wick it off. I get much better washes with these two tips than I ever did before. But really, how often do you need a totally smooth wash? That could possibly get boring really fast.Timareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769047120660859743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-23228625987959026412010-10-11T16:08:18.370-05:002010-10-11T16:08:18.370-05:00I've decided to rebel against this exercise . ...I've decided to rebel against this exercise . . . character is always more interesting! Thanks, Ann!Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-79102009533091354842010-10-11T15:10:30.729-05:002010-10-11T15:10:30.729-05:00The streaks just give it character :-) Honestly, I...The streaks just give it character :-) Honestly, I like to see a painting that looks painted.<br /><br />Your watery rocks below are fantastic!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559534274200050929noreply@blogger.com