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7/9/2015

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Watercolors are usually done on a paper such as Arches or Fabriano.  As we've learned, there are several types of these including rough, cold press, hot press, 140 lb weight, 300 lb weight, and so on.  
But, just to make watercolor even more fun, there are also other types of supports.

Yupo:  is not really a paper but a synthetic sheet with a very slick surface.
You get lots of chances here to be 'loose'.   Some artists have mastered the paper to create very detailed paintings but generally it is good for loosening things up in a more free flowing style.
The surface is very slick and allows the paint to flow over the surface until the water evaporates.  Colors can be built up but it is more difficult to glaze color.

Some good demos can be found:
This is just an explanation of the paper:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsFursDk2e0


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Letting Watercolor Paint Itself

7/1/2015

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Now that you've learned to mix paint on the paper, let's try some paintings that 'paint themselves'.  


This week we'll be working further on the glazed flower paintings.  We'll also practice painting skies - a place where trying to control your brush to create exactly what you are seeing will usually lead to frustration.  Letting the paint and water flow on the paper with minimal manipulation from you will capture the movement and the amorphous quality of a sky.


We'll look at another way to capture a flower - so bring flowers that are dramatic - types like irises, hydrangea, hollyhock, etc.  And we'll explore how to let the paint and paper show the spirit of botanicals.


Here are some inspirations to discover:
From Alvaro Castegnet

This artist is interested in the "passion" of painting.  You will be able to see how he carves out a picture by letting it paint itself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIgEp7Rw2C0


A great documentary on the same artist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCMj9SEz5Fs

These are from Birgit OConnor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQCcOiYcJEk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8tmY27xCiQ

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