Assignment:

Your class project is to sketch a view from your holidays or a home town. You can follow my painting process step by step using my painting as a reference, or using your own photo with a similar view.

Step by step guide:

If you decide to use your own reference photo, start with choosing composition and focal point of your artwork.
Create a quick pencil sketch - you don't need to be too focused on details
Work with first layer and create loose and soft underpainting
When the first layer is dry (you can use hairdryer to speed up the process :) ), continue with second layer and start adding more important details. Find definition of buildings and differentiate shapes and colours
Finally, move to the last layer and add tiny details using smaller brush. Now you can use thick paint and add very dark tones. Make sure your focal point stands out and is easily readable.
At the very end you can use a little bit of white. Remember to use right from the tube and don't mix it with water.
Take a photo of your artwork and share it with me by uploading to the "Your Project" section.
Now, take a break and have your favourite snack - you really deserve it after work! Every painting brings new experience and tons of creativity :) Congratulations!

Materials:

You will need watercolor paper, paints and brushes. This is what I recommend:

Papier Arches 300gsm Rough size about 28x19cm
Watercolor paints in pans or tubes (colours: burnt sienna, violet, yellow ochre, ultramarine, manganese blue)
A few round pointed brushes size 3-16
A few flat brushes size 3-16
You will also need a jar with water, a pencil and a tape if you want to secure your paper to a table or board.

Sharing Your Work:

Share your final painting with the class by uploading to the "Your Project" section. If you have any questions, please let me know!

Florence HENCKE

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