Explore Watercolors
As I watch spring come alive from my dining room window, I am drawn to the colors and shapes. I wanted to try to capture this time and wanted to challenge myself to learn something new. For me painting in any form is often hard and frustrating so I try to steer clear. However, during this time of constant change, how can I tell my son to be accepting of change and work through his frustrations and not model the way?
Embracing Watercolors
Different Watercolor Techniques
Now that I had my supplies, I wanted to see examples of different watercolor techniques. I turned to the library’s art collection to see various ways artists use the medium. Here are a few of my favorites.
Finding Influencers
As promised, here is my first attempt at watercolor since I was in elementary school. Maybe you can see some influence of Walter Hatke in my landscape on the left.
While I am drawn to the loose style of Robert Sudlow and the early work of Walter Hatke, I am amazed at the work of Dean Mitchell, Barbara Waterman-Peters, Lisa Grossman, Clive Fullagar and Diane Lawrence. Their ability to create such detailed work with such a difficult medium, is mesmerizing.
Try a Watercolor Project
What if you don't have any watercolors at home? Well, you can play with food coloring! Food coloring acts like inks and watercolors.
For this activity you need a brown paper bag/or watercolor paper, food coloring and straws