A LIFE WELL LIVED

Watercolor & Watercolor Crayons

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My reference photo was rather dull in color. Most old barns are. I wanted to highlight the light play of the sunlight that was pouring through the old broken down roof shingles.

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I drew the building onto watercolor paper, then placed masking fluid where all that light was.

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In preparation for a watercolor pour, and as soon as the masking fluid had dried, I wet the entire surface with clear water.

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I poured 3 colors onto the wet surface (Quinacridone Rose, Pthalo Blue, and Hansa Yellow). I then tilted the board to cause the colors to blend into secondary and tertiary mixes across the paper.

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Here you can see how the pour looked after it had dried. 

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I began adding some direct painting. The image is more clear now.

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I did more direct painting, and began to do some lifting. Some crayon work can be seen at the very top of the painting.

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At this point, much crayon work and direct painting was done. It could have been nearly done, but....

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BEFORE  

I think I fell in love with using watercolor crayons!
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AFTER 

As more crayon work was done, the painting began to look more like the reference photo, had less color, but I liked the final outcome. 

Which one do you like? 

Before or After more crayon work?

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