I was inspired by Leslie of http://www.lesliepaints.wordpress.com to try a new technique of pen and ink with watercolor using a spray bottle to spread the ink a little before it dries and then paint the watercolor over it.
a carved flower pot
I had a few small pieces of watercolor board left over form the larger pastels and I thought this technique was so interesting. She has two wonderful examples on her blog as well as some instructions that you may want to check out linked on my blogroll. I did these kind of on the fly today just to see how it might work. I had photographed some vases and pots around the house a while ago and decided that these two would be sufficiently simple for me to try and not get too intimidated. I think I like the little vase better. The reds of the dried flower sprigs seems to go nicely with the brown of the carved vase.
Ivy in a red pot
Dec 19, 2011 @ 17:59:02
They’re adorable!
Dec 19, 2011 @ 19:02:04
Thanks. I plan to try a little jumping pygmy goat tomorrow.
Dec 22, 2011 @ 18:30:57
I like the flow you achieved with the ink in the top one Ruth! I don’t know if it is the colors as much as the flow of the ink, but I like both! Try this on either Arches coldpress or rough. The ink movement is dramatic and clapping for you venturing into trying this! 🙂
Dec 22, 2011 @ 19:04:33
Thanks, Leslie. I like the top one better too. I have ordered some arches paper and should get it soon. I meant to the last time, but of course I had a senior moment and forgot until after the order was already in. I made a year end order and remembered this time. LOL