Today I will show you my new watercolor painting. I was painting a whale in the ocean.
I had a thin watercolor paper - 185 gr. I regret having bought such thin paper. Never buy paper for watercolor less than 300 g/m
At first I drew a sketch of a whale
Then I painted the blue lines on the diagonal. These lines mimic the rays of light that penetrate deep into the ocean.
I left the top right corner bright and started painting the water.
Then I started painting the whale. I moistened the paper and put on the dark spots that are on the back of the whale. I dried the paper and painted the details of the whale.
I looked at my drawing and realized that the color of the water is too light. I began to darken the color of the water in the corner and near the whale.
The last stage I saw in the online lesson. This was the most crucial stage. I began to brighten the rays of light that pass through the water. I knitted a dry synthetic brush and made stripes to it. This is difficult, because at this moment the brush washes away a part of the paint and stains the drawing.
My picture is ready!
You often write in my comments that you like to look at gif process, so I do it for you :)
The drawing is made on the basis of MK https://doodleandsketch.com/lesson-342
Cheers
Veta
When I see your paintings I always wish that I had more time to spend on art. But maybe one day when I'm older and everything around me is settled I'll be able to start :)
Beautiful whale and I love to see the lighting. Well done!
I've noticed in the comments that your Steemanniversary is coming! Congratulations and Happy Steemit Birthday! :)
Thank you @delishtreats ! I am so happy to read it that my art can inspire :))
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Wonderful to see the stages in your painting @veta-less. Happy Steemit Anniversary.
You can paint on a thinner watercolour paper. As long as you stretch the paper first it won't buckle ~ As much anyway. Even with a 300 gsm paper it's still good to stretch the paper before painting on it. ♥︎♥︎⚖️♥︎♥︎
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Thank you! :) I glue paper with paper tape on the board. But I still felt that the paper was too thin. The paint is numb to the white line of the frame (this can be seen in one of the last photos) I like the denser paper, I feel more confident when I draw on it :)
At first sight would say it is inspired by steemit.. all we want to become a whales at certain point :)
Very interesting to read your technique and how you have achieved the final result. Well done!
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I knew it!!!! :D
Oh beautiful watercolour painting @veta-less, I like whales! 🐋⭐️
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I'm glad you liked my whale )
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I really like how you created the blue water and how it reflects on this majestic creature. Nicely done :).
Thanks dear @scrawly :)
I'm glad I found a lesson where it was shown how to paint a whale in water to make it look realistic :)
It is a beautiful drawing, has achieved a great job with this piece, because I can appreciate the effect of water. The whale looks great in the vastness of the ocean.
Thanks for sharing with us.!!!!
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You are welcome! It is a pleasure to see what you do.
They are beautiful works of art!
Such a cute drawing, @veta-less. Simply wonderful! 😊
Thank you @trincowsk :) I am very pleased :)
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Открытка с китом)))
Да, по размеру, кстати, большая открытка)
Hi veta love it and i think the whale is a SHE she has her birthday coming up soon i wish you whale-dome for your steembirthday
Thank you dear @brittandjosie for warm words :) I want your wish to come true ))
I know i am working to be one first stop is dolphin , a lovely grey blue dolphin
What a lovely whale, I hope it brings you a lot of steem😊 I like the light play a lot, it really makes the artwork alive😊
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Thank you very much for your warm wishes! :) Yes, the rays of light add a lot to this picture) Thanks for stopping by)
Очень красивый рисунок!
Спасибо!
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STOPYou are so talented and smart on how you did the sunlight.
It must be wonderful to be able to create watercolor paintings.