I finally finished these lions. I'm really happy with them. But I'm also happy I'm done with them. This was the never-ending painting! One thing I learned about transparent and non-staining watercolors was: when you wet or wash over an area you already painted, certain colors get disturbed and disappear. So I had to go back later and put that area back in they way it was. Other times I thought I was putting in a soft blended area and it dried as a hard edge. I had to go back and smush it around to blend it. Now that I think of it, I did a LOT of smushing! But the beauty of these paints is that you can go back in and lift out to white paper - which I needed to do around their muzzles and whiskers.
4 comments:
What a beautiful picture! I so like it! Lions becalmed. I like this smooth transitions and haze in the background :)
Indeed - all living!!!
Congratulations, Carolyn!
Thank you so much ti-igra. I'm so glad this painting is enjoyed.
I love the lions! This is one of my favorites of your paintings. The hazy ones in the background are great. You captured the expressions wonderfully. Good job!
Thanks Liz. I liked your spooky kitty with the glowing eyes!
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