Hello everyone, this project is to create a watercolor painting, with a surreal subject, and in thi cas will be a koi fish into a bulb, with some splash of water, in glazing technique, shading, mixed with black ink lines

I will attach here the Reference Image, and some pictures of my Final Result, so you can see the details of my final painitng.

You will find the materials you need just and the process to follow just here:

Materials You Need

1. Pencil or Technical Pencil - for detailed sketching and outlining (You can use some Watercolor Pencils if you don't like to see the the graphite pencil

2. Ink Pen, Techical Pen or Fountain Pen - for creating bold, defined lines.

3. Black Ink for sharp outlines and details and make sure the ink is 100% waterproof.

4. Mop Brush - for washes watercolor and smooth color transitions, using glazing technique

5. Watercolor Paper (I strongly suggest you Cold Pressed.)

Steps and Techniques

1. Sketching the Design:

* Begin by lightly sketching the outline of the light bulb and the koi carp using the technical pencil, transfering the reference image with an App to the paper.

* Focus on capturing the proportions and the flow of the koi’s fins and tail.

2. Inking the Outline:

* Use the fountain pen with black ink to outline the koi carp and the bulb.

* Add details to the koi's scales, eyes, and fins, ensuring the lines are clean and precise.

3. Applying the Watercolor:

* Start to paint Wet on Dry the blue and teal water splash at the bottom of the Koi Carp

* With the red-orange hues for the koi carp. Mix and blend the colors to create depth and vibrancy.

* Use the mop brush to apply broad washes of teal around the koi,

* Layer the colors gradually, allowing each layer to dry before adding more to avoid muddying the colors.

4. Final Touches:

* Enhance the shadows on the koi to give it a more three-dimensional appearance.

* Add any additional details to the water splash using varying intensities of teal and blue.

Tips for Success

* Patience with Layers: Allow each layer of watercolor to dry completely before applying the next to maintain color integrity.

* Brush Control: Use the mop brush with gentle, sweeping motions for smooth transitions and a natural splash effect.

* Detailing: The fountain pen is key for sharp, detailed lines. Practice your penmanship to achieve clean lines.

Please feel free to share with me or with other students your finel project result, and please message me and ask me anything you need, any question, or any help you need from me, and I will be happy to see your work.

You can send direct to me, via email, or you can upload here on your profile your work to share with everyone, and i will give my feedback.

Thank you so much to everyone to follow me and enjoy my class

Umberto

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