Thanks for sharing your beautiful Rhododendron painting with us Chris.

Each time I paint with you, I gain knowledge that I hope sticks with me bit by bit. Charging is a new technique for me, and although it’s similar to wet-on-wet, I feel it’s a great tool to have in my watercolor arsenal. I also enjoyed laying down water just below where I wanted to apply colors and allowing them to bleed together instead of using the wet-on-wet technique. I need to practice both of these techniques, as I can see I am still too heavy-handed with the paint and need to improve my blending in small areas as well!

Not sure why, but whenever I paint flowers with you, I struggle to get my Winsor Green Yellow Shade to work. Even when mixing it with Green Gold and Payne’s Grey, it just doesn’t look natural. I guess it’s a matter of trying, trying, and trying again… lol.

I'm not too fond of how I applied my colors in this painting. I need to continue practicing using thinner layers for my first wash and matching the moisture level of the paint to what’s already on the paper. I noticed that having the first layer too thick might also be why I'm getting cauliflowers and uneven blends. Recognizing where I can improve tells me I am on the right track!

Despite being heavy-handed with the paint, I am still pleased with the outcome, as I learned so much. By taking my time, I was most successful using my scrubber brush to soften and blend many of the areas.

Thanks again, Chris, for always offering the most informative and helpful guidance!